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Is it necessary and justified to introduce a reform for cohabitants with regard to finance and property.
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Law & Property Assessment The Law Commission, Consultation Paper No. 179 'Cohabitation: the Financial Consequences of Relationship' The Law Commission has recently published a Consultation Paper; write a report on the paper, which could be sent to the Law Commission. Summary The purpose of this report is to ascertain as to whether it is necessary and justified to introduce a reform for cohabitants with regard to finance and property. There are certain requirements in order to qualify for the initiation of the reform. They are apparent in the description of 'cohabitation'. The definition is a couple living together in a consensual union, when not legally married to each other (that is, when not in a registered marriage). It is also known as a 'de facto' relationship. The proposed reform is also available to same-sex couples who register their relationship via civil ceremony. The reform covers all the issues concerning the cohabitants and their rights; whether...
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