Disputes Involving Unmarried Partners
When unmarried couples separate, resolving who owns what can be difficult—especially when property or finances were shared without a clear written agreement. The Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA) provides a legal route for individuals to assert their interest in a property they helped fund or improve, even if they’re not listed on the legal title.
TOLATA claims can arise after long-term cohabitation, when one person moves out of a shared home, or after the death of a partner. At AAGA Solicitors, we represent clients in both bringing and defending property claims under TOLATA, using careful evidence and negotiation to protect your rightful interests.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a legal claim used by cohabiting partners to determine ownership rights in a property or recover a financial interest in it.
No. If you contributed to the property or had an agreement, you may still have a beneficial interest.
With evidence of contributions—direct or indirect—or a clear agreement, written or oral, that you were to have a share.
Breakups are hard—financial injustice makes them worse. AAGA Solicitors helps you assert your rights with strong evidence, strategic advice, and a calm, focused approach.
