Unmarried couples to gain property rights and possible wider implications

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MsGreying · 06/06/2026 15:58

Unmarried people to gain rights to partner's property
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/millions-of-unmarried-couples-to-get-stronger-rights

Whilst a simple glance makes it sound appealing I think this has serious consequences.

There's a 10 week consultant from Friday

Millions of unmarried couples to get stronger rights

Overdue reforms to protect women and meet the needs of modern relationships as the government continues to prioritise tackling VAWG and working people

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/millions-of-unmarried-couples-to-get-stronger-rights

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UtopiaPlanitia · 06/06/2026 16:04

Off the top of my head: I genuinely think that if people want the legal protections afforded to married couples then they should get married or enter a civil partnership. And I say that as someone who was in a couple of long-term cohabitational relationships.

For people who are marriage-shy, for whatever reason(s), a potential change in the law on cohabitation will also make them shy of cohabitating as well.

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