Tag: TOLATA
When unmarried couples separate: What happens to your Home, Money, and Pets?
One of the questions I am regularly asked by my clients who are separating from their partner is where they stand when it comes to their legal rights over their home, money and importantly their pets. Therefore I thought I’d outline the legal position of separating couples and what steps can be put in place... Read more »
Understanding Tlata
Understanding TLATA Claims: A Comprehensive Guide Navigating the complexities of property disputes can often seem like deciphering an intricate puzzle. One piece of this puzzle, especially pertinent in the realm of co-owned properties, is the “TLATA claim”. Let’s delve deeper into understanding this area of English law and how Cognitive Law can be your guiding star... Read more »
What is TOLATA?
Most commonly, the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996, often referred to as ‘TOLATA’ is relied upon when a dispute arises between non-married cohabitees or family members who live in a property that is solely owned by one of the parties or owned through joint tenants/tenants in common. It is used by... Read more »