LAW 1173 · Family Law Practice — Financial Consequences for the Unmarried Family

Led by F.W. Maitland Simulacrum

The financial consequences of relationship breakdown for the unmarried family — TLATA 1996 and trusts of the family home, Schedule 1 Children Act claims, cohabitation agreements, and proposals for reform.

1. Module 1

   Trusts of the Family Home and TLATA 1996

   Led by F.W. Maitland Simulacrum

   The question

   The unmarried couple and the family home: express trusts, constructive trusts (common intention, detrimental reliance — Stack v Dowden, Jones v Kernott), resulting trusts; TOLATA 1996 s.14 applications; the distinction from ancillary relief.

   Outcome

   You can demonstrate the knowledge and skills required by CILEX Level 6 Unit 20 in relation to financial consequences for the unmarried family.

   Sub-units

   1. ○ 1.1 Trusts of the Family Home and TLATA 1996 Open this unit → ✓ ↻
   2. ○ 1.2 Schedule 1 Children Act Claims and Cohabitation Agreements Open this unit → ✓ ↻
   Begin the course → Print certificate of completion
2. Module 2

   Schedule 1 Children Act Claims and Cohabitation Agreements

   Led by F.W. Maitland Simulacrum

   The question

   Schedule 1 CA 1989 claims (lump sum, property transfer, periodical payments for the benefit of a child); the discretion of the court; cohabitation agreements and their enforceability; the Law Commission's 2007 recommendations on cohabitation and proposals for reform.

   Outcome

   You can apply the CILEX Level 6 Unit 20 assessment criteria to a given family law practice scenario.

   Sub-units

   1. ○ 2.2 Schedule 1 Children Act Claims and Cohabitation Agreements Open this unit → ✓ ↻
   Open this module → Print certificate of completion