{"id":18341,"date":"2024-03-26T12:35:57","date_gmt":"2024-03-26T12:35:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.goodmanray.com\/?post_type=service&#038;p=18341"},"modified":"2025-12-02T13:10:20","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T13:10:20","slug":"unmarried-couples","status":"publish","type":"service","link":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/es\/our-expertise\/divorce\/unmarried-couples\/","title":{"rendered":"Parejas no casadas"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protecci\u00f3n jur\u00eddica de las parejas de hecho<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A diferencia de las parejas casadas, las parejas de hecho no se benefician de protecciones legales autom\u00e1ticas cuando termina su relaci\u00f3n. Ya se trate de bienes, finanzas o hijos, las parejas de hecho se enfrentan a menudo a la incertidumbre y la incomprensi\u00f3n sobre sus derechos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>En Goodman Ray, estamos especializados en el asesoramiento jur\u00eddico de parejas de hecho y en guiar a las parejas de hecho a trav\u00e9s de estas complejidades. Desde establecer su inter\u00e9s en una vivienda bajo la <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/ukpga\/1996\/47\/contents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ley de fideicomisos de tierras<\/a> para garantizar los ingresos o el capital de sus hijos con arreglo al anexo 1 de la <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/ukpga\/1989\/41\/section\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ley del menor de 1989<\/a>, Nuestros abogados ofrecen apoyo personalizado y compasivo para proteger sus intereses durante y despu\u00e9s de la separaci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light rounded-xl\" style=\"min-height:300px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-21001 size-large\" alt=\"Legal Advice for Unmarried Couples - Picture of a couple holding up a wooden frame in the shape of a house.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Unmarried-couples-banner-image-1024x341.webp\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Unmarried-couples-banner-image-1024x341.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Unmarried-couples-banner-image-300x100.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Unmarried-couples-banner-image-768x256.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Unmarried-couples-banner-image.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#c4bdb3\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00bfQu\u00e9 cuestiones deben tener en cuenta las parejas de hecho en proceso de separaci\u00f3n?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cuando las parejas no casadas se separan, hay una serie de cuestiones jur\u00eddicas que abordar, especialmente en relaci\u00f3n con los bienes, las finanzas y los hijos. A diferencia de las parejas casadas, las parejas de hecho no tienen los mismos derechos legales autom\u00e1ticos en el momento de la separaci\u00f3n, lo que puede dar lugar a situaciones complejas y dif\u00edciles. No existe el concepto de \u201cderecho com\u00fan\u201d y a menudo la ley puede diferir de lo que las parejas pueden esperar que ocurra. Buscar asesoramiento jur\u00eddico para las parejas de hecho es esencial cuando se enfrentan a una separaci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Algunas de las cuestiones clave, explicadas con m\u00e1s detalle a continuaci\u00f3n, son:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#how-to\">C\u00f3mo gestionar los bienes a nombre de uno o varios c\u00f3nyuges<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#capital-or-income\">Provisi\u00f3n de capital o renta en beneficio de los hijos<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Child-Maintenance\">Pensi\u00f3n alimenticia<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Comprender sus derechos sobre la propiedad, las finanzas y los hijos puede evitar disputas y aportar claridad en un momento dif\u00edcil. Goodman Ray ofrece asesoramiento especializado para garantizar la protecci\u00f3n de sus intereses y los de su familia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to\">C\u00f3mo gestionar los bienes a nombre de uno o varios c\u00f3nyuges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>En situaciones en las que usted y su pareja son copropietarios de un inmueble, podemos asesorarle sobre sus derechos de convivencia y su posici\u00f3n en virtud de la <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/ukpga\/1996\/47\/contents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ley de fideicomisos de tierras y nombramiento de fideicomisarios de 1996<\/a> (TOLATA). Esta legislaci\u00f3n determina qui\u00e9n tiene derecho a una vivienda cuando las parejas no casadas se separan, aunque su nombre no figure en las escrituras. Tanto si vive en una vivienda de propiedad conjunta, en un r\u00e9gimen de tenencia compartida o ha contribuido econ\u00f3micamente a la adquisici\u00f3n de una vivienda, podemos orientarle sobre sus derechos de propiedad, ayudarle a comprender sus opciones legales y apoyarle para lograr una resoluci\u00f3n justa de cualquier litigio en materia de propiedad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"capital-or-income\">Provisi\u00f3n de capital o renta en beneficio de los hijos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Si tiene hijos y se est\u00e1 separando de su pareja, comprendemos la importancia de garantizar su bienestar. En <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/ukpga\/1989\/41\/schedule\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anexo 1 de la Ley del Menor de 1989<\/a><\/strong>, Podemos ayudarle a obtener ayuda econ\u00f3mica para sus hijos, aunque no exista una relaci\u00f3n formal entre usted y su pareja. Esto puede incluir reclamaciones de propiedades para que uno de los progenitores viva con los hijos, y\/o cantidades a tanto alzado, y\/o \u00f3rdenes de manutenci\u00f3n superiores a la manutenci\u00f3n de los hijos a trav\u00e9s del Servicio de Manutenci\u00f3n de los Hijos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>El objetivo de estas demandas es garantizar que el estilo de vida y la educaci\u00f3n del ni\u00f1o sean similares con ambos progenitores y que su futuro est\u00e9 salvaguardado, independientemente de su situaci\u00f3n sentimental.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Child-Maintenance\">Pensi\u00f3n alimenticia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Podemos ayudarle a evaluar la cuant\u00eda de la pensi\u00f3n alimenticia que debe pagar el progenitor no residente. Nuestro equipo puede guiarle a trav\u00e9s del proceso del Servicio de Alimentos para Ni\u00f1os (CMS), ayudando a garantizar que los pagos se fijen en un nivel adecuado y se recauden de manera eficiente.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>En los casos en que los ingresos del progenitor no residente sean superiores a 3.000 libras esterlinas semanales, usted puede optar a un complemento de las cuant\u00edas fijadas por el CMS para garantizar que se cubren las necesidades de sus hijos. Estas indemnizaciones est\u00e1n dise\u00f1adas para aumentar la cuant\u00eda de la pensi\u00f3n alimenticia pagada m\u00e1s all\u00e1 de lo que el CMS ha ordenado.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nuestros experimentados abogados pueden ayudarle en este proceso para garantizar el pago de una ayuda econ\u00f3mica adicional adecuada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover rounded-xl\" style=\"min-height:100px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-20291 size-full\" alt=\"NCDR - Non Court Dispute Resolution Solicitors - Picture of a family law mediator, solicitor, and separating couple.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Government-mediation-voucher-scheme-feature-image.webp\" style=\"object-position:50% 55%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"50% 55%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Government-mediation-voucher-scheme-feature-image.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Government-mediation-voucher-scheme-feature-image-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Government-mediation-voucher-scheme-feature-image-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Government-mediation-voucher-scheme-feature-image-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-dark-background-color has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-a209ae40 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Comparaci\u00f3n de la resoluci\u00f3n extrajudicial de litigios<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>En este art\u00edculo de <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/es\/our-team\/consultants\/ann-thompson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Ann Thompson<\/mark><\/a> y Elena Panayi, podr\u00e1 obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n sobre cada uno de los distintos m\u00e9todos de RDC para el Derecho de familia, incluidos la mediaci\u00f3n familiar, el arbitraje y los costes de la resoluci\u00f3n extrajudicial de litigios. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/es\/news\/2025\/02\/a-comparison-of-non-court-dispute-resolution\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ffffff\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Leer m\u00e1s...<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/es\/news\/2025\/02\/a-comparison-of-non-court-dispute-resolution\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lea el art\u00edculo aqu\u00ed<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00bfCu\u00e1les son las disposiciones financieras para las parejas de hecho?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Las parejas de hecho tienen derechos econ\u00f3micos autom\u00e1ticos limitados en comparaci\u00f3n con las parejas casadas. Tras una separaci\u00f3n, no existe obligaci\u00f3n legal de que un miembro de la pareja proporcione manutenci\u00f3n al otro, y los bienes se dividen generalmente seg\u00fan la titularidad legal. Pueden surgir disputas sobre bienes de propiedad conjunta, ahorros o promesas de propiedad compartida, que pueden tener que resolverse mediante demandas ante los tribunales civiles, incluidas las demandas TOLATA o de impedimento de propiedad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Siempre se da prioridad a la manutenci\u00f3n de los hijos. La ley obliga a ambos progenitores a pagar una pensi\u00f3n alimenticia, y los litigios pueden resolverse por los siguientes medios <strong>Reclamaciones del baremo 1<\/strong> en virtud de la Ley del Menor de 1989, que tienen en cuenta las circunstancias econ\u00f3micas de los progenitores y las necesidades del menor. Para proteger sus intereses, se anima a las parejas no casadas a planificar de forma proactiva con herramientas como declaraciones de fideicomiso y acuerdos de cohabitaci\u00f3n, y a buscar asesoramiento jur\u00eddico especializado para garantizar acuerdos financieros justos y evitar costosas disputas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00bfC\u00f3mo puede ayudar un acuerdo de convivencia a las parejas no casadas?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Los acuerdos de cohabitaci\u00f3n son herramientas jur\u00eddicas esenciales para las parejas de hecho que deciden vivir juntas. Estos acuerdos pueden ayudar a aclarar las responsabilidades financieras, los derechos de propiedad y otras cuestiones importantes que puedan surgir durante el curso de la relaci\u00f3n o en caso de separaci\u00f3n. Aunque la ley no ofrece la misma protecci\u00f3n autom\u00e1tica a las parejas que conviven que a las casadas, un acuerdo de convivencia bien redactado proporciona tranquilidad, garantizando que ambas partes comprenden sus derechos y obligaciones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>En <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/es\/\">Goodman Ray<\/a>, le ofrecemos asesoramiento jur\u00eddico experto sobre la creaci\u00f3n de acuerdos de cohabitaci\u00f3n adaptados a sus circunstancias particulares, ayud\u00e1ndole a sortear las complejidades de la convivencia sin matrimonio. Nuestro equipo se compromete a garantizar que sus intereses est\u00e9n protegidos y que comprenda claramente su situaci\u00f3n jur\u00eddica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/es\/contact-us\/\">Contacte con nosotros<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Abogados de parejas de hecho: Nuestro enfoque<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/es\/\">Goodman Ray<\/a> ofrece asesoramiento experto y apoyo a parejas no casadas, ya sea al inicio de su relaci\u00f3n para ayudarles con un acuerdo de convivencia, o cuando se enfrentan a una separaci\u00f3n. Nuestros experimentados abogados pueden orientarle en asuntos como la divisi\u00f3n de bienes, la manutenci\u00f3n de los hijos, la ayuda econ\u00f3mica y los acuerdos de convivencia. Estamos aqu\u00ed para ayudarle a comprender sus derechos legales y garantizar que sus intereses est\u00e9n protegidos durante y despu\u00e9s del fin de una relaci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nuestros expertos abogados de Goodman Ray est\u00e1n aqu\u00ed para proporcionarle una orientaci\u00f3n clara y compasiva y ayudarle a superar circunstancias dif\u00edciles. Nos enorgullecemos de ofrecer el mejor asesoramiento, a la vez que contamos con la capacidad de resoluci\u00f3n de conflictos para ofrecer a las parejas en proceso de separaci\u00f3n las mejores perspectivas de resolver los problemas de forma amistosa siempre que sea posible. Nuestro equipo en Goodman Ray es consciente de que la perspectiva de separaci\u00f3n para las parejas no casadas puede ser un momento en el que uno o ambos individuos pueden sentirse vulnerables e inseguros de su futuro. Podemos ayudarle a lo largo de este proceso y ayudarle a encontrar una soluci\u00f3n con el enfoque adecuado para usted y su familia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apoyamos plenamente la exploraci\u00f3n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/es\/our-expertise\/non-court-dispute-resolution\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">resoluci\u00f3n extrajudicial de litigios<\/a>&nbsp;como una forma de intentar resolver los problemas y nuestros abogados tienen experiencia en todo el espectro de opciones disponibles. Independientemente de c\u00f3mo desee resolver sus problemas, contamos con la experiencia necesaria para prestarle apoyo, ya sea como abogados, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/es\/our-expertise\/non-court-dispute-resolution\/mediation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mediadores<\/a> o <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/es\/our-expertise\/non-court-dispute-resolution\/collaborative-law\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">abogados colaboradores<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">P\u00f3ngase en contacto con nosotros para obtener asesoramiento jur\u00eddico para parejas de hecho<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Para una consulta personalizada, p\u00f3ngase en contacto con nosotros hoy mismo y hablemos de c\u00f3mo podemos ayudarle en este dif\u00edcil momento. Nuestro equipo de abogados experimentados est\u00e1 listo para ayudarle con un asesoramiento claro y compasivo y una representaci\u00f3n adaptada a su situaci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Si desea asesoramiento jur\u00eddico para parejas de hecho, p\u00f3ngase en contacto con nosotros por el medio que le resulte m\u00e1s c\u00f3modo. Puede utilizar el formulario de nuestro sitio web, enviarnos un correo electr\u00f3nico a&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:mail@goodmanray.com\"><strong>mail@goodmanray.com<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;o env\u00ede un correo electr\u00f3nico directamente al abogado o mediador con el que desea trabajar utilizando la direcci\u00f3n de correo electr\u00f3nico que aparece en su perfil. Si lo prefiere, ll\u00e1menos al 020 7608 1227 y podr\u00e1 hablar con alguien que le explique c\u00f3mo podemos ayudarle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Asesoramiento jur\u00eddico para parejas de hecho - Preguntas frecuentes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block accordion\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756817532453\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>\u00bfCu\u00e1l es el estatuto jur\u00eddico de las parejas de hecho que viven juntas?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Las parejas no casadas que viven juntas se conocen como parejas de hecho. A diferencia de las parejas casadas o las parejas de hecho, las parejas de hecho no tienen autom\u00e1ticamente los mismos derechos legales. No existe la \u201cuni\u00f3n de hecho\u201d. Aunque pueden tener algunos derechos y responsabilidades en virtud de leyes espec\u00edficas, como los derechos de propiedad o la manutenci\u00f3n de los hijos, no gozan de la misma protecci\u00f3n que las parejas casadas cuando se trata de separaci\u00f3n o herencia.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756817563966\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>\u00bfTienen las parejas de hecho los mismos derechos que los matrimonios?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, las parejas de hecho no tienen los mismos derechos legales autom\u00e1ticos que las casadas. Por ejemplo, las parejas que cohabitan no tienen los mismos derechos a la divisi\u00f3n de bienes o a la pensi\u00f3n alimenticia en caso de separaci\u00f3n, a menos que existan acuerdos o marcos jur\u00eddicos espec\u00edficos, como una demanda en virtud del <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/ukpga\/1989\/41\/schedule\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anexo 1 de la Ley del Menor de 1989<\/a><\/strong> para asuntos financieros relacionados con los ni\u00f1os.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756817582580\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>\u00bfQu\u00e9 es un contrato de convivencia?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A <strong>Acuerdo de cohabitaci\u00f3n<\/strong> es un documento legal que establece los derechos y responsabilidades de las parejas no casadas que viven juntas. Este acuerdo puede abarcar diversas cuestiones, como el reparto de bienes en caso de separaci\u00f3n, la manutenci\u00f3n econ\u00f3mica y las disposiciones relativas a los hijos. Ayuda a aclarar las expectativas y a evitar futuras disputas.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756817591865\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>\u00bfDeben las parejas de hecho celebrar un contrato de convivencia?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Aunque la ley no lo exige, se recomienda encarecidamente a las parejas de hecho que firmen un contrato de matrimonio. <strong>Acuerdo de cohabitaci\u00f3n<\/strong>. Este acuerdo aporta claridad y protecci\u00f3n, sobre todo si la relaci\u00f3n termina o si uno de los miembros de la pareja solicita ayuda econ\u00f3mica o reclamaciones patrimoniales. Puede aportar seguridad y reducir la posibilidad de futuros litigios.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756817652733\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>\u00bfQu\u00e9 pasar\u00eda con el patrimonio familiar si una pareja de hecho decide separarse?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">La divisi\u00f3n de los bienes familiares entre parejas no casadas puede ser compleja, ya que no existe un derecho autom\u00e1tico a compartir los bienes como en el caso de las parejas casadas. En caso de litigio, hay que tomar medidas legales, como acudir a los tribunales en virtud de la <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/ukpga\/1996\/47\/contents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ley de fideicomisos de tierras y nombramiento de fideicomisarios de 1996<\/a><\/strong> puede ser necesario para resolver la situaci\u00f3n. Si la propiedad est\u00e1 a nombre de una sola persona, el otro socio puede establecer un inter\u00e9s beneficioso a trav\u00e9s de una reclamaci\u00f3n en equidad.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756817666880\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>\u00bfQu\u00e9 pasar\u00eda con los hijos si una pareja de hecho decide separarse?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Cuando los padres no casados se separan, el bienestar de los hijos sigue siendo prioritario. Los padres no casados tienen la misma responsabilidad parental que los casados, por lo que las decisiones sobre la educaci\u00f3n de los hijos deben tomarse conjuntamente. Si los progenitores no se ponen de acuerdo, el tribunal puede intervenir para garantizar el inter\u00e9s superior de los hijos. La ayuda econ\u00f3mica a los hijos tambi\u00e9n puede gestionarse a trav\u00e9s del <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/child-maintenance-service\">Servicio de manutenci\u00f3n infantil<\/a><\/strong> o bajo <strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/ukpga\/1989\/41\/schedule\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anexo 1 de la Ley del Menor de 1989<\/a><\/strong><\/strong>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756817685713\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>\u00bfTienen las ex parejas responsabilidad econ\u00f3mica mutua tras su separaci\u00f3n?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Por lo general, las parejas no casadas no se deben responsabilidad econ\u00f3mica mutua tras la separaci\u00f3n, a menos que haya hijos de por medio. La ayuda econ\u00f3mica para los hijos puede proporcionarse a trav\u00e9s de la <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/child-maintenance-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Servicio de manutenci\u00f3n infantil<\/a><\/strong> o por orden judicial. Sin embargo, el c\u00f3nyuge no tiene derecho autom\u00e1tico a reclamar ayuda econ\u00f3mica a menos que concurran circunstancias espec\u00edficas (como la solicitud de ayuda econ\u00f3mica para hijos menores de 18 a\u00f1os). <strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/ukpga\/1989\/41\/schedule\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anexo 1 de la Ley del Menor de 1989<\/a><\/strong><\/strong>).<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756817697327\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>\u00bfCu\u00e1les son los derechos de las parejas de hecho en caso de fallecimiento de uno de sus miembros?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Las parejas de hecho no heredan autom\u00e1ticamente si fallece uno de los c\u00f3nyuges. 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Unlike married couples or civil partners, cohabiting partners do not automatically have the same legal rights. There is no such thing as \u201ccommon law marriage\u201d. While they may have some rights and responsibilities under specific laws, such as property rights or child maintenance, they are not afforded the same protections as married couples when it comes to separation or inheritance.","inLanguage":"es"},"inLanguage":"es"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/our-expertise\/divorce\/unmarried-couples\/#faq-question-1756817563966","position":2,"url":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/our-expertise\/divorce\/unmarried-couples\/#faq-question-1756817563966","name":"\u00bfTienen las parejas de hecho los mismos derechos que los matrimonios?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"No, unmarried couples do not have the same automatic legal rights as married couples. 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It can provide certainty and reduce the potential for future disputes.","inLanguage":"es"},"inLanguage":"es"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/our-expertise\/divorce\/unmarried-couples\/#faq-question-1756817652733","position":5,"url":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/our-expertise\/divorce\/unmarried-couples\/#faq-question-1756817652733","name":"\u00bfQu\u00e9 pasar\u00eda con el patrimonio familiar si una pareja de hecho decide separarse?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The division of family property for unmarried couples can be complex, as there is no automatic right to share property in the way there is for married couples. If there is a dispute, legal steps such as applying to the court under the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/ukpga\/1996\/47\/contents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996<\/a><\/strong> may be necessary to resolve the situation. 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Financial support for children can also be arranged through the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/child-maintenance-service\">Child Maintenance Service<\/a><\/strong> or under <strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/ukpga\/1989\/41\/schedule\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989<\/a><\/strong><\/strong>.","inLanguage":"es"},"inLanguage":"es"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/our-expertise\/divorce\/unmarried-couples\/#faq-question-1756817685713","position":7,"url":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/our-expertise\/divorce\/unmarried-couples\/#faq-question-1756817685713","name":"\u00bfTienen las ex parejas responsabilidad econ\u00f3mica mutua tras su separaci\u00f3n?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Unmarried couples generally do not owe financial responsibility to one another after separation, unless there are children involved. 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In the absence of a will, the surviving partner would have no legal claim to the deceased\u2019s estate unless they can establish a claim under The Inheritance Act (Provision for family and dependants) Act 1975. 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