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How does cohabitation before marriage affect property rights in a divorce?

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Cohabitation is commonplace today. Assets or debts are strictly in terms of Scottish Law only considered for the period of marriage. There are circumstances where fairness would allow assets acquired during cohabitation to be considered. It is a very complicated legal argument and expert legal advice is essential to reach a fair financial outcome, as Senior Associate Nyree Conway explains.
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How does cohabitation before marriage affect property rights in a divorce?

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