... be legally enforceable. The consultation paper also conducts reviews on the Children Act 1975 and the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 with regards to finance, property and children, as well as reviewing the current remedies available. The rationale behind the consultation paper is to focus on cohabitants and their children, struggling with adversity and misfortune, as a result of the termination of the relationship by breakdown or death. The Law Commission is currently looking into changing the law to give couples greater financial protection. Body of Report Trusts originated in 13th Century when problems arose regarding the ownership of property. Women were not allowed to own property themselves, and their husbands would have to leave to fight abroad. The solution of the husband passing the property over to his brother to look after, on behalf of the wife, was deemed the most sensible option. This way, the wife would ...

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