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Changing the law for couples who live together

Family law in England and Wales is out of step with modern family life. Since 1996, the number of cohabiting couples in the UK has risen by more than 50 per cent to 2.3 million - one in six of all couples - and yet cohabitants are often left without any legal protection if their relationship breaks down.

It is clear that the way we live is changing and our laws must change to match. To campaign for this change, Resolution is working in partnership with Lord Lester’s Odysseus Trust.

Looking for information on your rights?

Advicenow’s LivingTogether campaign explains what rights couples living together currently have, and how they can protect themselves