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Married or not

It's part of a loving relationship to making arrangements to protect each other and your children in case at some point you are no longer together - for whatever reason.

 

In the traditional marriage ceremony the 'what ifs' are spelt out - " for richer for poorer", "in sickness and in health", "'til death us do part". Marriage also offers legal protections.


Partners who have lived together for a while often think they have a common-law marriage with the same protection - but they're wrong.


If you aren't married to your partner you can take steps to make your future more secure.

'Married or not' provides an at-a-glance overview of the legal differences between marriage and living together. Go to www.marriedornot.org.uk

 

 

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