Users' questions 

What is my marital status UK?

Leia Doyle

What is my marital status UK?

Marital status indicates whether a person is legally married or not. single, never married or never had a civil partnership. married, including separated (this category includes those in both opposite- and same-sex marriages)

What counts as a spouse UK?

you’re in a civil partnership or marriage that’s recognised in the UK. you’ve been living together in a relationship for at least 2 years when you apply. you are a fiancé, fiancée or proposed civil partner and will marry or enter into a civil partnership in the UK within 6 months of arriving.

Is my marriage legally Recognised in the UK?

Your marriage or civil partnership will be recognised in the UK if both of the following apply: you followed the correct process in the country where you got married. it would be allowed under UK law.

Is my wife entitled to half my house UK?

In the UK, if you bought your home together, you are both equally and legally entitled to stay there. If you’re not sure whether you should leave your marital home, or if you can ask your partner to leave, always seek legal advice before taking any action.

Is my partner entitled to half my house UK?

If you rent your home, you may not have an automatic right to stay if you separate from your partner. If the tenancy is in your sole name, or jointly with your partner, you are entitled to stay.

Do I have to register my marriage in the UK if I get married abroad?

There’s no need to register an overseas marriage or a civil partnership in the UK, as long as you follow two rules of thumb: the marriage or civil partnership is allowed under UK law. you obey the correct legal procedures in the country where you are married, ensuring it is also recognised in the country it took place.

What can I do instead of marriage?

Fortunately, there are numerous alternatives to legal marriage including common law, domestic partnership, and cohabitation agreements. Each option offers some (but not all) of the benefits of traditional marriage and has advantages and disadvantages.