Action To Take When Relationship Ends

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Action To Take When Relationship Ends

• There is lot to deal with when the relationship
  ends especially if you have children. You need to
  assure what to do with the money, where you will
  live and what the future holds.

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Protect Yourself And Your Children

• Immediately seek legal advice if youre
  experiencing or have experienced violence.
• If your ex-partner does not agree to leave, you
  can apply for an order for him/her to leave.
• A solicitor can help you in this process or you
  can always consider the option of online legal
  documents.

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Know Your Housing Rights

• Your housing rights depend upon the nature of
  housing you live in.
• Whether you are married, in a civil partnership
  or cohabiting when the relation ends.
• Whether you own the home or it is mortgaged.
• Whether your home is rented.

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Claim Benefits

• You become entitled to tax credits and benefits
  that you werent entitled to as a couple.
• If you are separated from your partner, you can
  claim benefits right away.
• You cant claim the benefits if your separation
  is temporary.
• Make sure your ex-partner has changed his/her
  address with their bank and other agencies.

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Contact The Bank

• It is important to contact your bank quickly if
  you have a joint account.
• Notify the bank to prevent the use of your
  account by your ex-partner without your
  permission.
• If there is an overdraft on your account, you can
  settle this with your ex-partner yourself.
• Banks dont usually close such accounts having
  overdraft.

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