The legal bit
March 8, 2023
32 MIN

Navigating cohabitation property rights for unmarried couples

In this episode, Kate was joined by Angela Lally who is a qualified solicitor specialising in Family Law to discuss cohabitation when a relationship ends.

Listen to this episode on your favourite platform

Youtube Music logo

In this episode, Kate was joined by Angela Lally who is a qualified solicitor specialising in Family Law to discuss cohabitation when a relationship ends.

About the episode:

Kate and Angela begin the episode by discussing the rights cohabitating couples have compared with those who are married or in civil partnerships. Many will be surprised to learn there is no such thing as a common-law husband or wife, and this myth can have some dangerous financial consequences. They look at ways to protect yourself from future conflict if your relationship breaks down after cohabiting and complications around property whether or you’re not named on the deeds. Perhaps the biggest contrast between how finances are dealt with for married and cohabiting relationships is to do with pensions and the inequality this can create for anyone sacrificing a career to care for children. They finish with their thoughts on cohabitation law reforms and in their absence, the advice to make sure you engage your partner in a conversation about your finances if you are cohabiting in England or Wales.

About our guests:

With over 20 years’ of experience, Angela Lally has focused her practice on the financial aspects arising out of relationship breakdown, for both married and cohabiting couples. 

More resources:

Get in touch with amicable for information on the legal, financial and children aspects of separation. Book a free 15-minute consultation with an amicable expert through the amicable website.

Latest Episodes

The Divorce Podcast episode thumbnail featuring Kate Daly
Life after divorce
July 9, 2025
43 MIN

Dating post-divorce: apps, expectations and flirting tips with Cate Mackenzie

In this episode, Kate is joined by Cate Mackenzie, a Sex and Relationship Therapist, to discuss dating post-divorce.

#146

The Divorce Podcast episode thumbnail featuring Kate Daly
Coparenting
July 2, 2025
12 MIN

In brief: What penguins can teach you about child-centered handovers

This week Kate is joined by Una Archer, founder of Help Your Child Thrive, to discuss handovers, why parents and even children might find them difficult and what you can do to make them easier.

#145

The Divorce Podcast episode thumbnail featuring Kate Daly
Emotional journey
June 25, 2025
37 MIN

Divorce is not a magic bullet: separation advice from a marital therapist, Andrew G. Marshall

In this episode, Kate is joined by Andrew G Marshall, a therapist and writer, to discuss the most common mistakes to avoid when separating.

#144