from Christian Concern
The government is proposing to give cohabiting couples similar legal rights to married couples in a move that will only serve to further devalue and undermine marriage in society. We have already redefined marriage through the introduction of same-sex ‘marriage’, and devalued marriage with no fault divorce, and undermined marriage with the introduction of civil partnerships. This is yet another move to dismantle the distinctive nature of marriage.
How to respond
The consultation documentation is here.
You can respond online to the questions on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/a-fairer-end-to-relationships/a-fairer-end-to-relationships-consultation-document
The deadline for responding is 14 August 2026.
The consultation questions are in three parts. You do not have to answer every question.
Part 1 is about reforming the law of financial remedies on divorce.
Part 2 is about reforming the law for cohabitants on separation. This is a key section of the consultation.
Part 3 is about reforming the law for cohabitants on inheritance.