Thanks - wasn't aware of that but I suppose it makes sense given that the law has been catching up in recent years with the fact that not all relationships end up with marriage/civil partnership. On the other hand it seems a little odd given that engagement is not exactly an official publicly recorded status?Just to clarify - it seems as if you were engaged but never married in which case there is no (legal) separation issue involved here.
Under Section 44 of the Family Law (Divorce) Act 1996 disputes about property between a couple whose engagement has ended are treated in the same way as disputes between a married couple who are separating or divorcing. This only applies to property in which either or both of them had a beneficial interest while they were engaged. It does not apply to property acquired after the engagement ended.
Where does that come from?Gifts between an engaged couple
When two people who are engaged give gifts (including an engagement ring) to each other, there is a presumption that they are given on the condition that the gifts will be returned (if requested to), should the engagement end. If one of the engaged couple dies, however, it is presumed the gifts the deceased gave were given without any conditions. So, the surviving fiancé(e) can keep the gifts. It is possible to contest either of these presumptions in court if there is evidence to the contrary.
These presumptions only apply to gifts given during the engagement and does not apply to gifts given before or after the engagement.
She has now rented out our apartment and i am we are paying 200 per month to cover any shortfall. I have no access to the account i am paying my share into. No idea how much the rent is. No idea what are mortgage currently is (tracker).
These two posts do not tally.As the property is rented out and more than covers the mortgage payments
Sofa (3000), TV (5000) etc.
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