Presumption of equality in couple’s joint ownership
House of Lords
“A conveyance of a domestic property into the joint names of cohabitants established a prime facie case of joint and equal beneficial interests in the property until the contrary was proved.”
The Times 26th April 2007
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“Unmarried couples who separate moved a step closer to acquiring the “divorce rights” of married couples yesterday with a House of Lords ruling that they can win a half-share in their joint home.”
The Times, 26th April 2007
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“Unmarried couples who split have won equal rights to a share in their home – but only if they put it in joint names, the House of Lords ruled this morning.”
The Times, 25th April 2007
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