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GOV.UK: Staying in your partner's property during a divorce or separation
How to register your home rights with HM Land Registry if your spouse owns the home.
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If your spouse or civil partner owns your home in their name, you can register 'home rights' with HM Land Registry, which can help stop them selling it. This GOV.UK guide explains how to apply and how long you can usually stay in the property. It is available in Welsh.
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