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Families & relationships

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Living with other people can be complicated - whether they are family members, your husband, wife or civil partner, an opposite sex or same sex partner. Your rights will vary depending on the legal status of your relationship and whether you own or rent your home.

This area of law is very complex, so use our directory if you need face-to-face advice, or contact a solicitor who specialises in family law. For information about divorce proceedings or provisions for children, visit the Advice Guide website.

Living with family

Issues that may arise if you live with family. Covers the rights of people living with a partner, spouse, civil partner, or parents. More >

Relationship breakdown

This section could help you work out the options and rights you have to your home if you split up from your partner. More >

Counselling and mediation

How counselling and mediation may help if you're at risk of losing your home because of a breakdown in your relationship with your partner or family. More >

Domestic violence

Domestic violence is not always physical - it can also be mental, emotional, sexual or financial. Find out what you can do about it here. More >

Civil partnerships

Civil partnerships give same-sex couples the same rights and responsibilities as married couples. They are only available to lesbian or gay couples. More >

Death in the household

Understand how your housing rights might be affected if someone you live with dies, and find out where to get help. More >

Updated: 30 Mar 07

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