What are the legal differences between living together and marriage?

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Are you: (required): MarriedIn a civil partnershipLiving together

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What is your housing status: (required): RentMortgageJoint namesIn one name

Are there any emergencies, e.g. domestic violence, have nowhere to stay? (required): Please select...YesNo

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If so, what are their ages?

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Are you in debt with your current energy provider? (required): Please select...YesNo

Do you currently have electricity and gas available? (required): Please select...YesNo

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Are you struggling with any household bills? (required): YesNo

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Are you happy/confident searching for best deals i.e. energy/phones/insurance? (required): YesNo

Do you have any money issues preventing you from buying household essentials i.e. Food/energy/white goods? (required): YesNo

Are you confident with household budgeting? (required): YesNo

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Are you homeless, threatened with eviction or have to leave your home for another reason (e.g. domestic violence)? (required): YesNo

Is there an emergency, e.g. court dates, eviction notices, court warrants, threat of violence from somebody? (required): YesNo

If you have a tenancy:
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Do you have any dependent children living with you? (required): YesNo

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