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Cohabitation Myths Am I a Common Law Husband / Wife? There is no such thing as a common law husband or wife. Just because a couple live together, does not give either of them any of the rights and claims they would have if they were married or in a civil partnership. But there are many ways to record and protect the rights of cohabiting parties and getting clear advice on your situation. Can I make a claim against my partner’s house if we have been living together? The law treats couples who are married very differently to those who are not. There is no ‘magic’ number of cohabiting years when a person can claim a financial interest in their partner’s house whether it has been 3 years or 50 years. It may be possible to make a claim if a financial contribution has been made under complex laws of equity and trusts but it is by no means automatic. The best way is to own any property in joint names or to record any agreement you have reached in a properly prepared “Living Together Agreement”. Can I make a claim against my partner’s house if we have children together? If a couple with children separate, you have no right to carry on living in your partner’s house even if you are looking after the children. It is possible for a claim to be made on behalf of the children but usually this will only give you the right to live in the property with the children until they are 18 years old. For more information check the full insight:...