{"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\/pt\/our-expertise\/divorce\/unmarried-couples\/","title":{"rendered":"Casais n\u00e3o casados"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prote\u00e7\u00e3o jur\u00eddica para casais n\u00e3o casados<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ao contr\u00e1rio dos casais casados, os parceiros n\u00e3o casados n\u00e3o beneficiam de protec\u00e7\u00f5es legais autom\u00e1ticas quando a sua rela\u00e7\u00e3o termina. Quer se trate de bens, finan\u00e7as ou filhos, as pessoas que vivem em uni\u00e3o de facto enfrentam frequentemente incertezas e mal-entendidos sobre os seus direitos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Na Goodman Ray, especializamo-nos em prestar aconselhamento jur\u00eddico a casais n\u00e3o casados e em orientar os casais n\u00e3o casados atrav\u00e9s destas complexidades. Desde o estabelecimento do vosso interesse numa casa ao abrigo do <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/ukpga\/1996\/47\/contents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lei sobre os trusts de terras<\/a> para assegurar o rendimento ou o capital dos seus filhos ao abrigo do Anexo 1 do <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/ukpga\/1989\/41\/section\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lei da Crian\u00e7a de 1989<\/a>, Os nossos solicitadores prestam apoio personalizado e compassivo para proteger os seus interesses durante e ap\u00f3s a separa\u00e7\u00e3o.<\/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\">Que quest\u00f5es devem considerar os casais n\u00e3o casados que est\u00e3o a passar por uma separa\u00e7\u00e3o?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Quando os casais n\u00e3o casados se separam, h\u00e1 uma s\u00e9rie de quest\u00f5es jur\u00eddicas a resolver, especialmente no que diz respeito a bens, finan\u00e7as e filhos. Ao contr\u00e1rio dos casais casados, os parceiros n\u00e3o casados n\u00e3o t\u00eam os mesmos direitos legais autom\u00e1ticos aquando da separa\u00e7\u00e3o, o que pode levar a situa\u00e7\u00f5es complexas e dif\u00edceis. N\u00e3o existe um conceito de \u201cdireito comum\u201d e, muitas vezes, a lei pode ser diferente do que os casais esperam que aconte\u00e7a. Procurar aconselhamento jur\u00eddico para casais n\u00e3o casados \u00e9 essencial quando se enfrenta uma separa\u00e7\u00e3o.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Algumas das principais quest\u00f5es, explicadas em pormenor mais adiante, s\u00e3o as seguintes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#how-to\">Como lidar com os bens que est\u00e3o em nome individual ou conjunto<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#capital-or-income\">Provis\u00e3o de capital ou de rendimento a favor dos filhos<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Child-Maintenance\">Manuten\u00e7\u00e3o dos filhos<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Compreender os seus direitos em mat\u00e9ria de propriedade, finan\u00e7as e filhos pode evitar lit\u00edgios e proporcionar clareza numa altura dif\u00edcil. A Goodman Ray fornece orienta\u00e7\u00e3o especializada para garantir que os seus interesses e os interesses da sua fam\u00edlia s\u00e3o protegidos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to\">Como lidar com os bens que est\u00e3o em nome individual ou conjunto<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nas situa\u00e7\u00f5es em que voc\u00ea e o seu parceiro possuem uma propriedade em conjunto, podemos aconselh\u00e1-lo sobre os seus direitos de coabita\u00e7\u00e3o e a sua posi\u00e7\u00e3o ao abrigo do <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/ukpga\/1996\/47\/contents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lei de 1996 relativa aos trusts de terras e \u00e0 nomea\u00e7\u00e3o de administradores (Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act)<\/a> (TOLATA). Esta legisla\u00e7\u00e3o determina quem tem direito a uma casa quando os casais n\u00e3o casados se separam, mesmo que o seu nome n\u00e3o conste dos t\u00edtulos de propriedade. Quer vivam numa propriedade conjunta, num arrendamento partilhado ou tenham contribu\u00eddo financeiramente para uma casa, podemos orient\u00e1-lo sobre os seus direitos de propriedade, ajud\u00e1-lo a compreender as suas op\u00e7\u00f5es legais e apoi\u00e1-lo na obten\u00e7\u00e3o de uma resolu\u00e7\u00e3o justa para qualquer lit\u00edgio imobili\u00e1rio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"capital-or-income\">Provis\u00e3o de capital ou de rendimento a favor dos filhos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Se tem filhos e se est\u00e1 a separar do seu parceiro, compreendemos a import\u00e2ncia de garantir que o seu bem-estar permanece em primeiro plano. Em <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/ukpga\/1989\/41\/schedule\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anexo 1 da Lei da Crian\u00e7a de 1989<\/a><\/strong>, Podemos ajud\u00e1-lo(a) a obter apoio financeiro para os seus filhos, mesmo que n\u00e3o exista uma rela\u00e7\u00e3o formal entre si e o seu parceiro. Isto pode incluir pedidos de propriedade para um progenitor viver com os filhos, e\/ou montantes fixos, e\/ou ordens de pagamento de alimentos que excedam a pens\u00e3o de alimentos para os filhos atrav\u00e9s do Servi\u00e7o de Alimentos para Crian\u00e7as.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>O objetivo destas reivindica\u00e7\u00f5es \u00e9 garantir que o estilo de vida e a educa\u00e7\u00e3o da crian\u00e7a sejam semelhantes para ambos os progenitores e que o seu futuro seja salvaguardado, independentemente do seu estado de relacionamento.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Child-Maintenance\">Alimentos para crian\u00e7as<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Podemos ajud\u00e1-lo a avaliar o montante da pens\u00e3o de alimentos a pagar pelo progenitor n\u00e3o residente. A nossa equipa pode gui\u00e1-lo atrav\u00e9s do processo do Servi\u00e7o de Pens\u00f5es de Alimentos para Crian\u00e7as (CMS), ajudando a garantir que os pagamentos s\u00e3o fixados a um n\u00edvel adequado e cobrados de forma eficiente.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nas situa\u00e7\u00f5es em que o rendimento do progenitor n\u00e3o residente \u00e9 superior a \u00a33.000 por semana, pode ter direito a obter um complemento aos montantes avaliados pelo CMS para garantir que as necessidades dos seus filhos s\u00e3o satisfeitas. Estes pr\u00e9mios destinam-se a aumentar o montante da pens\u00e3o de alimentos paga para al\u00e9m do que o CMS determinou.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Os nossos advogados experientes podem ajud\u00e1-lo a navegar neste processo para garantir o pagamento de apoio financeiro adicional adequado.<\/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\">Uma compara\u00e7\u00e3o entre a resolu\u00e7\u00e3o extrajudicial de lit\u00edgios<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Neste artigo de <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/pt\/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> e Elena Panayi, pode obter mais informa\u00e7\u00f5es sobre cada um dos diferentes m\u00e9todos de RCDN para o direito da fam\u00edlia, incluindo a media\u00e7\u00e3o familiar, a arbitragem e os custos de resolu\u00e7\u00e3o extrajudicial de lit\u00edgios. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/pt\/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\">Ler mais...<\/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\/pt\/news\/2025\/02\/a-comparison-of-non-court-dispute-resolution\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ler o artigo aqui<\/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\">Quais s\u00e3o as disposi\u00e7\u00f5es financeiras para os casais n\u00e3o casados?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Os casais n\u00e3o casados t\u00eam direitos financeiros autom\u00e1ticos limitados em compara\u00e7\u00e3o com os casais casados. Ap\u00f3s uma separa\u00e7\u00e3o, n\u00e3o existe qualquer obriga\u00e7\u00e3o legal de um dos c\u00f4njuges prestar apoio ao outro e os bens s\u00e3o geralmente divididos de acordo com a propriedade legal. Podem surgir lit\u00edgios sobre bens detidos em conjunto, poupan\u00e7as ou promessas de propriedade partilhada, que podem ter de ser resolvidos atrav\u00e9s de ac\u00e7\u00f5es judiciais civis, incluindo ac\u00e7\u00f5es TOLATA ou de impedimento de propriedade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A prote\u00e7\u00e3o financeira dos filhos tem sempre prioridade. Ambos os pais s\u00e3o legalmente obrigados a pagar uma pens\u00e3o de alimentos aos filhos e os lit\u00edgios podem ser resolvidos atrav\u00e9s de <strong>Cr\u00e9ditos do calend\u00e1rio 1<\/strong> ao abrigo da Lei da Crian\u00e7a de 1989, que tem em conta a situa\u00e7\u00e3o financeira dos pais e as necessidades da crian\u00e7a. Para proteger os seus interesses, os casais n\u00e3o casados s\u00e3o encorajados a planear proactivamente com instrumentos como as declara\u00e7\u00f5es de confian\u00e7a e os acordos de coabita\u00e7\u00e3o, e a procurar aconselhamento jur\u00eddico especializado para garantir acordos financeiros justos e evitar lit\u00edgios dispendiosos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Como \u00e9 que um acordo de coabita\u00e7\u00e3o pode ajudar os casais n\u00e3o casados?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Os acordos de coabita\u00e7\u00e3o s\u00e3o instrumentos jur\u00eddicos essenciais para os casais n\u00e3o casados que optam por viver juntos. Estes acordos podem ajudar a clarificar as responsabilidades financeiras, os direitos de propriedade e outros assuntos importantes que possam surgir durante a rela\u00e7\u00e3o ou em caso de separa\u00e7\u00e3o. Embora a lei n\u00e3o ofere\u00e7a aos casais que coabitam as mesmas protec\u00e7\u00f5es autom\u00e1ticas que oferece aos casais casados, um acordo de coabita\u00e7\u00e3o bem redigido proporciona tranquilidade, garantindo que ambas as partes compreendem os seus direitos e obriga\u00e7\u00f5es.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Em <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/pt\/\">Goodman Ray<\/a>, A nossa equipa oferece orienta\u00e7\u00e3o jur\u00eddica especializada na cria\u00e7\u00e3o de acordos de coabita\u00e7\u00e3o adaptados \u00e0s suas circunst\u00e2ncias \u00fanicas, ajudando-o a navegar pelas complexidades de viver em conjunto sem casamento. A nossa equipa est\u00e1 empenhada em garantir que os seus interesses s\u00e3o protegidos e que tem uma compreens\u00e3o clara da sua posi\u00e7\u00e3o legal.<\/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\/pt\/contact-us\/\">Contactar-nos<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solicitadores de casais n\u00e3o casados: A nossa abordagem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/pt\/\">Goodman Ray<\/a> oferece aconselhamento especializado e apoio a casais n\u00e3o casados, quer no in\u00edcio da sua rela\u00e7\u00e3o para os ajudar com um acordo de coabita\u00e7\u00e3o, quer quando enfrentam uma separa\u00e7\u00e3o. Os nossos advogados experientes podem orient\u00e1-lo em quest\u00f5es como a divis\u00e3o de bens, a pens\u00e3o de alimentos para os filhos, o apoio financeiro e os acordos de coabita\u00e7\u00e3o. Estamos aqui para o ajudar a compreender os seus direitos legais e garantir que os seus interesses s\u00e3o protegidos durante e ap\u00f3s o fim de uma rela\u00e7\u00e3o.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Os nossos solicitadores especializados da Goodman Ray est\u00e3o aqui para fornecer uma orienta\u00e7\u00e3o clara e compassiva e ajud\u00e1-lo a navegar em circunst\u00e2ncias dif\u00edceis. Orgulhamo-nos de fornecer o melhor aconselhamento, ao mesmo tempo que temos a capacidade de resolu\u00e7\u00e3o de lit\u00edgios para dar aos casais que se separam a melhor perspetiva de resolver as quest\u00f5es de forma amig\u00e1vel, sempre que poss\u00edvel. A nossa equipa na Goodman Ray est\u00e1 consciente de que a perspetiva de separa\u00e7\u00e3o para casais n\u00e3o casados pode ser uma altura em que um ou ambos os indiv\u00edduos se podem sentir vulner\u00e1veis e incertos quanto ao seu futuro. Estamos em condi\u00e7\u00f5es de o apoiar ao longo deste processo e de o ajudar a encontrar um resultado utilizando a abordagem correta para si e para a sua fam\u00edlia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apoiamos plenamente a explora\u00e7\u00e3o <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/pt\/our-expertise\/non-court-dispute-resolution\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">resolu\u00e7\u00e3o extrajudicial de lit\u00edgios<\/a>&nbsp;como forma de tentar resolver os problemas e os nossos advogados t\u00eam experi\u00eancia em todo o espetro de op\u00e7\u00f5es dispon\u00edveis. Independentemente da forma como pretende resolver os problemas, temos os conhecimentos necess\u00e1rios para prestar esse apoio, quer seja como solicitadores, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/pt\/our-expertise\/non-court-dispute-resolution\/mediation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mediadores<\/a> ou <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/pt\/our-expertise\/non-court-dispute-resolution\/collaborative-law\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">advogados colaborativos<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contacte-nos para obter aconselhamento jur\u00eddico para casais n\u00e3o casados<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Para uma consulta personalizada, contacte-nos hoje mesmo e discuta a forma como o podemos apoiar durante este per\u00edodo dif\u00edcil. A nossa equipa de advogados experientes est\u00e1 pronta para o ajudar com conselhos claros e compassivos e com uma representa\u00e7\u00e3o adaptada \u00e0 sua situa\u00e7\u00e3o.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Se procura aconselhamento jur\u00eddico para casais n\u00e3o casados, entre em contacto connosco atrav\u00e9s do m\u00e9todo que lhe for mais f\u00e1cil. Pode utilizar o formul\u00e1rio no nosso s\u00edtio Web ou enviar-nos um e-mail para&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:mail@goodmanray.com\"><strong>mail@goodmanray.com<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;ou envie um e-mail diretamente ao advogado ou mediador com quem gostaria de trabalhar, utilizando o endere\u00e7o de e-mail que consta do seu perfil. Em alternativa, pode telefonar-nos para o 020 7608 1227 e poder\u00e1 falar com algu\u00e9m que poder\u00e1 discutir a forma como o podemos ajudar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aconselhamento jur\u00eddico para casais n\u00e3o casados - FAQs<\/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>Qual \u00e9 o estatuto jur\u00eddico das uni\u00f5es de facto que vivem juntas?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Os casais n\u00e3o casados que vivem juntos s\u00e3o conhecidos como coabitantes. Ao contr\u00e1rio dos casais casados ou dos parceiros civis, os parceiros que vivem em uni\u00e3o de facto n\u00e3o t\u00eam automaticamente os mesmos direitos legais. N\u00e3o existe o chamado \u201ccasamento de direito comum\u201d. Embora possam ter alguns direitos e responsabilidades ao abrigo de leis espec\u00edficas, como os direitos de propriedade ou a pens\u00e3o de alimentos para os filhos, n\u00e3o t\u00eam as mesmas protec\u00e7\u00f5es que os casais casados no que se refere \u00e0 separa\u00e7\u00e3o ou \u00e0 heran\u00e7a.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756817563966\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>As pessoas que vivem em uni\u00e3o de facto t\u00eam os mesmos direitos que os casais casados?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">N\u00e3o, as uni\u00f5es de facto n\u00e3o t\u00eam os mesmos direitos legais autom\u00e1ticos que os casais casados. Por exemplo, as pessoas que vivem em uni\u00e3o de facto n\u00e3o t\u00eam os mesmos direitos \u00e0 divis\u00e3o de bens ou \u00e0 pens\u00e3o de alimentos ap\u00f3s a separa\u00e7\u00e3o, a menos que existam acordos espec\u00edficos ou quadros jur\u00eddicos em vigor, como um pedido ao abrigo de <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/ukpga\/1989\/41\/schedule\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anexo 1 da Lei da Crian\u00e7a de 1989<\/a><\/strong> para quest\u00f5es financeiras relacionadas com os filhos.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756817582580\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>O que \u00e9 um acordo de coabita\u00e7\u00e3o?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A <strong>Acordo de coabita\u00e7\u00e3o<\/strong> \u00e9 um documento legal que define os direitos e as responsabilidades dos casais n\u00e3o casados que vivem juntos. Este acordo pode abranger v\u00e1rias quest\u00f5es, tais como a forma como os bens ser\u00e3o divididos em caso de separa\u00e7\u00e3o, apoio financeiro e disposi\u00e7\u00f5es relativas aos filhos. O acordo ajuda a clarificar as expectativas e a prevenir futuros lit\u00edgios.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756817591865\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Os casais n\u00e3o casados devem celebrar um acordo de coabita\u00e7\u00e3o?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Embora n\u00e3o seja legalmente obrigat\u00f3rio, \u00e9 altamente recomend\u00e1vel que os casais n\u00e3o casados celebrem um <strong>Acordo de coabita\u00e7\u00e3o<\/strong>. Este acordo proporciona clareza e prote\u00e7\u00e3o, especialmente se a rela\u00e7\u00e3o terminar ou se um dos c\u00f4njuges pretender obter apoio financeiro ou reivindica\u00e7\u00f5es de propriedade. Pode proporcionar seguran\u00e7a e reduzir a possibilidade de lit\u00edgios futuros.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756817652733\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>O que acontece ao patrim\u00f3nio familiar se um casal n\u00e3o casado decidir separar-se?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A divis\u00e3o do patrim\u00f3nio familiar dos casais n\u00e3o casados pode ser complexa, uma vez que n\u00e3o existe um direito autom\u00e1tico de partilha dos bens como acontece com os casais casados. Em caso de lit\u00edgio, podem ser tomadas medidas legais, tais como recorrer ao tribunal ao abrigo do <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/ukpga\/1996\/47\/contents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lei de 1996 relativa aos trusts de terras e \u00e0 nomea\u00e7\u00e3o de administradores (Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act)<\/a><\/strong> pode ser necess\u00e1rio para resolver a situa\u00e7\u00e3o. Se a propriedade estiver em nome de apenas uma pessoa, o outro parceiro pode estabelecer um interesse efetivo atrav\u00e9s de uma a\u00e7\u00e3o de equidade.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756817666880\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>O que acontece aos filhos se um casal n\u00e3o casado decidir separar-se?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Quando os pais solteiros se separam, o bem-estar dos filhos envolvidos continua a ser uma prioridade. Os pais solteiros t\u00eam o mesmo poder paternal que os pais casados, pelo que as decis\u00f5es relativas \u00e0 educa\u00e7\u00e3o dos filhos devem ser tomadas em conjunto. Se os pais n\u00e3o chegarem a acordo, o tribunal pode intervir para garantir o interesse superior dos filhos. O apoio financeiro aos filhos tamb\u00e9m pode ser obtido atrav\u00e9s do <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/child-maintenance-service\">Servi\u00e7o de apoio \u00e0 crian\u00e7a<\/a><\/strong> ou inferior a <strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/ukpga\/1989\/41\/schedule\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anexo 1 da Lei da Crian\u00e7a de 1989<\/a><\/strong><\/strong>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756817685713\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Os ex-companheiros t\u00eam responsabilidades financeiras um para com o outro ap\u00f3s a separa\u00e7\u00e3o?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Regra geral, os casais n\u00e3o casados n\u00e3o t\u00eam responsabilidades financeiras um para com o outro ap\u00f3s a separa\u00e7\u00e3o, exceto se houver filhos envolvidos. O apoio financeiro aos filhos pode ser prestado atrav\u00e9s do <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/child-maintenance-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Servi\u00e7o de apoio \u00e0 crian\u00e7a<\/a><\/strong> ou por decis\u00e3o judicial. No entanto, para o parceiro, n\u00e3o existe um direito autom\u00e1tico de requerer apoio financeiro, a menos que existam circunst\u00e2ncias espec\u00edficas (por exemplo, um pedido de provis\u00e3o financeira para filhos menores de <strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/ukpga\/1989\/41\/schedule\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anexo 1 da Lei da Crian\u00e7a de 1989<\/a><\/strong><\/strong>).<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756817697327\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Quais s\u00e3o os direitos das pessoas que vivem em uni\u00e3o de facto em caso de morte de um dos c\u00f4njuges?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">As pessoas que vivem em uni\u00e3o de facto n\u00e3o herdam automaticamente uma da outra em caso de morte de um dos c\u00f4njuges. Na aus\u00eancia de um testamento, o c\u00f4njuge sobrevivo n\u00e3o tem direito legal ao patrim\u00f3nio do falecido, a menos que possa apresentar um pedido ao abrigo da Lei das Heran\u00e7as (Provis\u00e3o para a fam\u00edlia e dependentes) de 1975. \u00c9 fundamental que os casais n\u00e3o casados fa\u00e7am um testamento para garantir que o parceiro sobrevivo seja assegurado em caso de morte.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When unmarried couples separate, legal issues such as property rights, financial support, and child maintenance can arise. Unlike married couples, there are no automatic rights, making expert legal advice essential. Goodman Ray\u2019s solicitors provide clear, compassionate guidance to protect your interests.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":21000,"parent":18339,"menu_order":22,"template":"","class_list":["post-18341","service","type-service","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Legal Advice for Unmarried Couples - Goodman Ray Solicitors<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Expert legal advice for unmarried couples on issues including separation, property, finances, child support, and cohabitation agreements.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/pt\/our-expertise\/divorce\/unmarried-couples\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"pt_PT\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Legal Advice for Unmarried Couples - Goodman Ray Solicitors\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Expert legal advice for unmarried couples on issues including separation, property, finances, child support, and cohabitation agreements.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/pt\/our-expertise\/divorce\/unmarried-couples\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Goodman Ray Solicitors\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Goodman-Ray-Solicitors-584756541693793\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-12-02T13:10:20+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Unmarried-couples-feature-image.webp\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"720\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"480\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@GoodmanRay1\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":[\"WebPage\",\"FAQPage\"],\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.goodmanray.com\\\/our-expertise\\\/divorce\\\/unmarried-couples\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.goodmanray.com\\\/our-expertise\\\/divorce\\\/unmarried-couples\\\/\",\"name\":\"Legal Advice for Unmarried Couples - Goodman Ray Solicitors\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.goodmanray.com\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.goodmanray.com\\\/our-expertise\\\/divorce\\\/unmarried-couples\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.goodmanray.com\\\/our-expertise\\\/divorce\\\/unmarried-couples\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.goodmanray.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/03\\\/Unmarried-couples-feature-image.webp\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-03-26T12:35:57+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-12-02T13:10:20+00:00\",\"description\":\"Expert legal advice for unmarried couples on issues including separation, property, finances, child support, and cohabitation agreements.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.goodmanray.com\\\/our-expertise\\\/divorce\\\/unmarried-couples\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"mainEntity\":[{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.goodmanray.com\\\/our-expertise\\\/divorce\\\/unmarried-couples\\\/#faq-question-1756817532453\"},{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.goodmanray.com\\\/our-expertise\\\/divorce\\\/unmarried-couples\\\/#faq-question-1756817563966\"},{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.goodmanray.com\\\/our-expertise\\\/divorce\\\/unmarried-couples\\\/#faq-question-1756817582580\"},{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.goodmanray.com\\\/our-expertise\\\/divorce\\\/unmarried-couples\\\/#faq-question-1756817591865\"},{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.goodmanray.com\\\/our-expertise\\\/divorce\\\/unmarried-couples\\\/#faq-question-1756817652733\"},{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.goodmanray.com\\\/our-expertise\\\/divorce\\\/unmarried-couples\\\/#faq-question-1756817666880\"},{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.goodmanray.com\\\/our-expertise\\\/divorce\\\/unmarried-couples\\\/#faq-question-1756817685713\"},{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.goodmanray.com\\\/our-expertise\\\/divorce\\\/unmarried-couples\\\/#faq-question-1756817697327\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"pt-PT\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.goodmanray.com\\\/our-expertise\\\/divorce\\\/unmarried-couples\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"pt-PT\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.goodmanray.com\\\/our-expertise\\\/divorce\\\/unmarried-couples\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.goodmanray.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/03\\\/Unmarried-couples-feature-image.webp\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.goodmanray.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/03\\\/Unmarried-couples-feature-image.webp\",\"width\":720,\"height\":480,\"caption\":\"Legal Advice for Unmarried Couples - Picture of a couple holding up a wooden frame in the shape of a house.\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.goodmanray.com\\\/our-expertise\\\/divorce\\\/unmarried-couples\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.goodmanray.com\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Our Expertise\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.goodmanray.com\\\/our-expertise\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Separation, Divorce and Finances\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.goodmanray.com\\\/our-expertise\\\/divorce\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":4,\"name\":\"Unmarried Couples\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.goodmanray.com\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.goodmanray.com\\\/\",\"name\":\"Goodman Ray Solicitors\",\"description\":\"The family lawyers with a leading reputation for excellence.\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.goodmanray.com\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.goodmanray.com\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"pt-PT\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.goodmanray.com\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Goodman Ray Solicitors\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.goodmanray.com\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"pt-PT\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.goodmanray.com\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.goodmanray.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/11\\\/GoodmanRayLogo350x70-0.svg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.goodmanray.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2023\\\/11\\\/GoodmanRayLogo350x70-0.svg\",\"caption\":\"Goodman Ray Solicitors\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.goodmanray.com\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/Goodman-Ray-Solicitors-584756541693793\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/x.com\\\/GoodmanRay1\",\"https:\\\/\\\/uk.linkedin.com\\\/company\\\/goodman-ray\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.instagram.com\\\/goodmanraysolicitors\\\/\"]},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.goodmanray.com\\\/our-expertise\\\/divorce\\\/unmarried-couples\\\/#faq-question-1756817532453\",\"position\":1,\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.goodmanray.com\\\/our-expertise\\\/divorce\\\/unmarried-couples\\\/#faq-question-1756817532453\",\"name\":\"What is the legal status of unmarried couples who live together?\",\"answerCount\":1,\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Unmarried couples who live together are known as cohabitants. 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\":\"pt-PT\"},\"inLanguage\":\"pt-PT\"},{\"@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\":\"Are cohabiting unmarried couples entitled to the same rights married couples?\",\"answerCount\":1,\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No, unmarried couples do not have the same automatic legal rights as married couples. For example, cohabiting partners do not have the same rights to division of property or spousal maintenance upon separation unless there are specific agreements or legal frameworks in place, such as a claim under <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> for child-related financial matters.\",\"inLanguage\":\"pt-PT\"},\"inLanguage\":\"pt-PT\"},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.goodmanray.com\\\/our-expertise\\\/divorce\\\/unmarried-couples\\\/#faq-question-1756817582580\",\"position\":3,\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.goodmanray.com\\\/our-expertise\\\/divorce\\\/unmarried-couples\\\/#faq-question-1756817582580\",\"name\":\"What is a cohabitation agreement?\",\"answerCount\":1,\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A <strong>Cohabitation Agreement<\\\/strong> is a legal document that outlines the rights and responsibilities of unmarried couples who live together. This agreement can cover various issues such as how property will be divided in the event of separation, financial support, and arrangements regarding children. It helps to clarify expectations and prevent future disputes.\",\"inLanguage\":\"pt-PT\"},\"inLanguage\":\"pt-PT\"},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.goodmanray.com\\\/our-expertise\\\/divorce\\\/unmarried-couples\\\/#faq-question-1756817591865\",\"position\":4,\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.goodmanray.com\\\/our-expertise\\\/divorce\\\/unmarried-couples\\\/#faq-question-1756817591865\",\"name\":\"Should unmarried couples enter into a cohabitation agreement?\",\"answerCount\":1,\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"While not legally required, it is highly recommended for unmarried couples to enter into a <strong>Cohabitation Agreement<\\\/strong>. This agreement provides clarity and protection, especially if the relationship ends or if one partner is seeking financial support or property claims. It can provide certainty and reduce the potential for future disputes.\",\"inLanguage\":\"pt-PT\"},\"inLanguage\":\"pt-PT\"},{\"@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\":\"What would happen to the family property if an unmarried couple decides to separate?\",\"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. If the property is in only one person\u2019s name, the other partner may establish a beneficial interest through a claim in equity.\",\"inLanguage\":\"pt-PT\"},\"inLanguage\":\"pt-PT\"},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.goodmanray.com\\\/our-expertise\\\/divorce\\\/unmarried-couples\\\/#faq-question-1756817666880\",\"position\":6,\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.goodmanray.com\\\/our-expertise\\\/divorce\\\/unmarried-couples\\\/#faq-question-1756817666880\",\"name\":\"What would happen to the children if an unmarried couple decides to separate?\",\"answerCount\":1,\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"When unmarried parents separate, the welfare of any children involved remains a priority. Unmarried parents have the same parental responsibility as married parents, so decisions about the children's upbringing must be made jointly. If the parents cannot agree, the court may intervene to ensure the children's best interests are met. 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\":\"pt-PT\"},\"inLanguage\":\"pt-PT\"},{\"@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\":\"Do ex-partners owe financial responsibility to one another following their separation?\",\"answerCount\":1,\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Unmarried couples generally do not owe financial responsibility to one another after separation, unless there are children involved. Financial support may be provided for children through the <strong><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/www.gov.uk\\\/child-maintenance-service\\\" target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noreferrer noopener\\\">Child Maintenance Service<\\\/a><\\\/strong> or by court order. However, for the partner, there is no automatic right to claim financial support unless specific circumstances exist (such as a claim for financial provision for children 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\":\"pt-PT\"},\"inLanguage\":\"pt-PT\"},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.goodmanray.com\\\/our-expertise\\\/divorce\\\/unmarried-couples\\\/#faq-question-1756817697327\",\"position\":8,\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.goodmanray.com\\\/our-expertise\\\/divorce\\\/unmarried-couples\\\/#faq-question-1756817697327\",\"name\":\"What are the rights of unmarried couples if one partner dies?\",\"answerCount\":1,\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Unmarried couples do not automatically inherit from one another if one partner dies. 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. It is crucial for unmarried couples to make a will to ensure that the surviving partner is provided for in the event of death.\",\"inLanguage\":\"pt-PT\"},\"inLanguage\":\"pt-PT\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Legal Advice for Unmarried Couples - Goodman Ray Solicitors","description":"Expert legal advice for unmarried couples on issues including separation, property, finances, child support, and cohabitation agreements.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/pt\/our-expertise\/divorce\/unmarried-couples\/","og_locale":"pt_PT","og_type":"article","og_title":"Legal Advice for Unmarried Couples - Goodman Ray Solicitors","og_description":"Expert legal advice for unmarried couples on issues including separation, property, finances, child support, and cohabitation agreements.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/pt\/our-expertise\/divorce\/unmarried-couples\/","og_site_name":"Goodman Ray Solicitors","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Goodman-Ray-Solicitors-584756541693793\/","article_modified_time":"2025-12-02T13:10:20+00:00","og_image":[{"width":720,"height":480,"url":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Unmarried-couples-feature-image.webp","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_site":"@GoodmanRay1","schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":["WebPage","FAQPage"],"@id":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/our-expertise\/divorce\/unmarried-couples\/","url":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/our-expertise\/divorce\/unmarried-couples\/","name":"Legal Advice for Unmarried Couples - Goodman Ray Solicitors","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/our-expertise\/divorce\/unmarried-couples\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/our-expertise\/divorce\/unmarried-couples\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Unmarried-couples-feature-image.webp","datePublished":"2024-03-26T12:35:57+00:00","dateModified":"2025-12-02T13:10:20+00:00","description":"Expert legal advice for unmarried couples on issues including separation, property, finances, child support, and cohabitation agreements.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/our-expertise\/divorce\/unmarried-couples\/#breadcrumb"},"mainEntity":[{"@id":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/our-expertise\/divorce\/unmarried-couples\/#faq-question-1756817532453"},{"@id":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/our-expertise\/divorce\/unmarried-couples\/#faq-question-1756817563966"},{"@id":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/our-expertise\/divorce\/unmarried-couples\/#faq-question-1756817582580"},{"@id":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/our-expertise\/divorce\/unmarried-couples\/#faq-question-1756817591865"},{"@id":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/our-expertise\/divorce\/unmarried-couples\/#faq-question-1756817652733"},{"@id":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/our-expertise\/divorce\/unmarried-couples\/#faq-question-1756817666880"},{"@id":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/our-expertise\/divorce\/unmarried-couples\/#faq-question-1756817685713"},{"@id":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/our-expertise\/divorce\/unmarried-couples\/#faq-question-1756817697327"}],"inLanguage":"pt-PT","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/our-expertise\/divorce\/unmarried-couples\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"pt-PT","@id":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/our-expertise\/divorce\/unmarried-couples\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Unmarried-couples-feature-image.webp","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Unmarried-couples-feature-image.webp","width":720,"height":480,"caption":"Legal Advice for Unmarried Couples - Picture of a couple holding up a wooden frame in the shape of a house."},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/our-expertise\/divorce\/unmarried-couples\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Our Expertise","item":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/our-expertise\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Separation, Divorce and Finances","item":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/our-expertise\/divorce\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"Unmarried Couples"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/","name":"Goodman Ray Solicitors","description":"Os advogados de fam\u00edlia com uma reputa\u00e7\u00e3o de excel\u00eancia.","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"pt-PT"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/#organization","name":"Goodman Ray Solicitors","url":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"pt-PT","@id":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/GoodmanRayLogo350x70-0.svg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/GoodmanRayLogo350x70-0.svg","caption":"Goodman Ray Solicitors"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Goodman-Ray-Solicitors-584756541693793\/","https:\/\/x.com\/GoodmanRay1","https:\/\/uk.linkedin.com\/company\/goodman-ray","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/goodmanraysolicitors\/"]},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/our-expertise\/divorce\/unmarried-couples\/#faq-question-1756817532453","position":1,"url":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/our-expertise\/divorce\/unmarried-couples\/#faq-question-1756817532453","name":"Qual \u00e9 o estatuto jur\u00eddico das uni\u00f5es de facto que vivem juntas?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Unmarried couples who live together are known as cohabitants. 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":"pt-PT"},"inLanguage":"pt-PT"},{"@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":"As pessoas que vivem em uni\u00e3o de facto t\u00eam os mesmos direitos que os casais casados?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"No, unmarried couples do not have the same automatic legal rights as married couples. For example, cohabiting partners do not have the same rights to division of property or spousal maintenance upon separation unless there are specific agreements or legal frameworks in place, such as a claim under <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> for child-related financial matters.","inLanguage":"pt-PT"},"inLanguage":"pt-PT"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/our-expertise\/divorce\/unmarried-couples\/#faq-question-1756817582580","position":3,"url":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/our-expertise\/divorce\/unmarried-couples\/#faq-question-1756817582580","name":"O que \u00e9 um acordo de coabita\u00e7\u00e3o?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"A <strong>Cohabitation Agreement<\/strong> is a legal document that outlines the rights and responsibilities of unmarried couples who live together. This agreement can cover various issues such as how property will be divided in the event of separation, financial support, and arrangements regarding children. It helps to clarify expectations and prevent future disputes.","inLanguage":"pt-PT"},"inLanguage":"pt-PT"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/our-expertise\/divorce\/unmarried-couples\/#faq-question-1756817591865","position":4,"url":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/our-expertise\/divorce\/unmarried-couples\/#faq-question-1756817591865","name":"Os casais n\u00e3o casados devem celebrar um acordo de coabita\u00e7\u00e3o?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"While not legally required, it is highly recommended for unmarried couples to enter into a <strong>Cohabitation Agreement<\/strong>. This agreement provides clarity and protection, especially if the relationship ends or if one partner is seeking financial support or property claims. It can provide certainty and reduce the potential for future disputes.","inLanguage":"pt-PT"},"inLanguage":"pt-PT"},{"@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":"O que acontece ao patrim\u00f3nio familiar se um casal n\u00e3o casado decidir separar-se?","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. If the property is in only one person\u2019s name, the other partner may establish a beneficial interest through a claim in equity.","inLanguage":"pt-PT"},"inLanguage":"pt-PT"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/our-expertise\/divorce\/unmarried-couples\/#faq-question-1756817666880","position":6,"url":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/our-expertise\/divorce\/unmarried-couples\/#faq-question-1756817666880","name":"O que acontece aos filhos se um casal n\u00e3o casado decidir separar-se?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"When unmarried parents separate, the welfare of any children involved remains a priority. Unmarried parents have the same parental responsibility as married parents, so decisions about the children's upbringing must be made jointly. If the parents cannot agree, the court may intervene to ensure the children's best interests are met. 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":"pt-PT"},"inLanguage":"pt-PT"},{"@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":"Os ex-companheiros t\u00eam responsabilidades financeiras um para com o outro ap\u00f3s a separa\u00e7\u00e3o?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Unmarried couples generally do not owe financial responsibility to one another after separation, unless there are children involved. Financial support may be provided for children through the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/child-maintenance-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Child Maintenance Service<\/a><\/strong> or by court order. However, for the partner, there is no automatic right to claim financial support unless specific circumstances exist (such as a claim for financial provision for children 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":"pt-PT"},"inLanguage":"pt-PT"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/our-expertise\/divorce\/unmarried-couples\/#faq-question-1756817697327","position":8,"url":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/our-expertise\/divorce\/unmarried-couples\/#faq-question-1756817697327","name":"Quais s\u00e3o os direitos das pessoas que vivem em uni\u00e3o de facto em caso de morte de um dos c\u00f4njuges?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Unmarried couples do not automatically inherit from one another if one partner dies. 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. It is crucial for unmarried couples to make a will to ensure that the surviving partner is provided for in the event of death.","inLanguage":"pt-PT"},"inLanguage":"pt-PT"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service\/18341","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/service"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service\/18339"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21000"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goodmanray.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18341"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}