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You searched for Marriage, civil partnership and cohabitation
The rules about getting married and forming a civil partnership. Your rights when you live together as a couple without getting married. Includes rights for same-sex partners.
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A guide to getting married or forming a civil partnership. Covers civil and religious marriage ceremonies in England and Wales, where they may take place, legal rules, and what documents you need.
This page explains the law on marriage and civil partnership. It provides information on the rights, responsibilities and obligations of parties to a marriage and civil partnership.
Explains the differences between how the law treats married and cohabiting couples including financial matters, responsibility for children and housing. (Content applies to England)
Getting married, including information on who can get married, where marriages can take place, and the differences between civil and religious services.
Information for you if you are worried that you might be forced into marriage or you need help to leave a marriage you have been forced into or are worried about a friend or relative in this position.
Straightforward information about the buying and selling process of a shared ownership property, including how to get a mortgage, problems getting a mortgage, and selling a property. (Content applies to England only.)
A joint account lets you manage any money you share with your partner, housemate or others. It’s really convenient for shared expenses, but there are always risks to giving several people control of a single account. Covers pros and cons of joint bank accounts and joint accounts for Universal Credit payments.