We are not married. Do I have any rights ?

Even if you are not married, but you have children you can still apply for maintenance for your children through the CSA

If you own a property together and you want to sell but your partner does not, you can apply to the court and ask them to decide. The court can also decide if one of you should stay in the property.

If only your partner owns the property you may still be able to show you have a share in the property. For example, if you have paid for improvements to the property or helped to pay the mortgage, you may be entitled to claim a share in the property. Or if it was always intended that you should have a share in the property.

If you cannot show that you have a share in the property, but you have children together, you may be able to make a claim for a share of the property on the children's behalf. This can be done under the Children's Act, your solicitor will be able to tell you more.

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