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My partner and I have been living in a house bought in my name for about 18 months now. I'm the only one on the deeds and pay into the mortgage. My partner contributes what she can each month towards living costs. She doesn't earn much, but that's not a problem for me.
When I bought the house she had to sign a letter of consent which basically means (I think) that if I do a runner they can evict her and repossess the house.
We are wondering what happens if we get married. I've taken a look at : http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/englan...ifferences.htm
And I read this:
"Both married partners have a right to remain in the matrimonial home, regardless of who bought it or has a mortgage on it. This is known as home rights. You will have the right to stay in the home until a court has ordered otherwise, for example, in the course of a separation or divorce settlement."
So I wondering if home rights trump the letter of consent? Does this consent thing get nullified somehow by us getting married?
When I bought the house she had to sign a letter of consent which basically means (I think) that if I do a runner they can evict her and repossess the house.
We are wondering what happens if we get married. I've taken a look at : http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/englan...ifferences.htm
And I read this:
"Both married partners have a right to remain in the matrimonial home, regardless of who bought it or has a mortgage on it. This is known as home rights. You will have the right to stay in the home until a court has ordered otherwise, for example, in the course of a separation or divorce settlement."
So I wondering if home rights trump the letter of consent? Does this consent thing get nullified somehow by us getting married?
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