Living Together

Couples who do not marry but who live together for a minimum of two years where they have children together, or five years if they do not have children, can now gain rights in respect of each other.

If you are in a non-marital relationship and have any queries in connection with the Civil Partnership and Certain Right and Obligations of Cohabitants Act please telephone us and we will arrange a consultation to discuss this with you.

The Children and Family Relationships Act 2015 makes provision for non- parents who have been the primary carer for a child for a period of time to apply to become a Guardian of the child. Step-parents, members of a same sex couple and grandparents are within the categories of people who can now be appointed as a Guardian.

We are available to assist in bringing an application to Court where appropriate to have a Guardian appointed under the Act.