To think there’s nothing for me to gain from marriage?

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RudyKazoo · 30/11/2023 08:49

I fully understand why marriage/civil partnerships are important to many people, and they bring commitment/stability to some relationships, but it’s not something DP and I have ever wanted.

We’ve been together 5+ years and don’t (and probably won’t) have children. We split all living costs 50/50, own a house in joint names, have wills in place and nominated our pensions to each other.

I often see comments on how marriage protects women, but given we’ve got the above wrapped up, are there any other legal/financial protections I’m missing (excluding inheritance tax benefits)?

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Fulshaw · 30/11/2023 08:53

You missed lasting power of attorney from
your list, you need that.

Toomuchcawfee · 30/11/2023 08:53

Nothing else unless you would be hit for inheritance tax on the house, if one of you dies.

Id also recommend making each other (or a law firm) an executor to make sure you can make the funeral arrangements etc, and consider financial and medical LPA.

Fulshaw · 30/11/2023 08:53

Marriage protects the partner who gives up earning ability/potential to care for children, which overwhelmingly tends to be the woman. If that’s not happening, then marriage gives you nothing that other legal paperwork can’t. Apart from inheritance tax.

VenusClapTrap · 30/11/2023 08:53

Are you legally next of kin? I would check that out. If one of you has a serious accident, for example, you could find a parent is consulted about decisions that need to be made instead of you.

smilesup · 30/11/2023 08:51

In your situation I wouldn't!

HoboSexualOnslow · 30/11/2023 08:50

Nothing at all!

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