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There is a misconception that if you cohabit with somebody for a period of time as a man and a wife then you would automatically become common law husband and common law wife. In fact living with somebody does not give you any such rights.
Married partners have a legal duty to financially support each other so, claims can be made for financial provision such as spousal maintenance, lump sum, orders, property transfer and also pension claims. The position with unmarried partners is no such claims exist
Those in civil partnerships find themselves in the same position as married couples, in that they are able to make financial claims and they are entitled to financial support during their civil partnership.
