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Action to take when a relationship ends

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July 2009
<font class="titleid1siteid0">Action to take when a relationship ends [PDF, 196KB]</font>
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Click on one of the following topics to learn more:

Things to do straight away

  • If you are experiencing violence
  • If you have come from abroad
  • Protect your home
  • Claim benefits and tax credits for the family
  • Make arrangements for child maintenance
  • Apply for a Council Tax discount
  • Get advice about debts
  • Contact the bank about any joint bank accounts
  • Cancel joint credit cards
  • If you believe your ex-partner will dispose of joint assets

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People you should tell when you split up


  • Making or altering a will when you split up
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Know your housing rights

  • If you are considering leaving the home
  • If you and your ex-partner jointly own the home
  • If your home is owned by your ex-partner
  • If your home is rented in joint names
  • If the tenancy is in your ex-partner's name
  • If your partner refuses to leave the property
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