Produced by: Navneet Dubey
Designed by: Manoj Kumar
Live-in relationships, while prevalent in many parts of the world, still face challenges due to stringent societal norms and legal red tape.
Some judicial jurisdictions still fail to provide the requisite recognition. In many places, these relationships are still not considered under the gambit of 'family,' thereby making inheritance rights difficult to secure.
Proving a live-in relationship can be challenging, especially in an unpredictable legal system. The partner might have to provide proof to substantiate the relationship in a dispute.
The legislation covering live-in relationships and their rights tends to be often ambiguous and dispute-laden.
Most inheritance laws cater to families linked by marriage or blood. This leaves live-in partners in a precarious position as they can't technically claim the inheritance if their relationship is not legally accredited.
In contrast to legally married couples, live-in relationships often miss out on the protection provided by matrimonial laws.
If a live-in couple does not have a legal Will, there is a high possibility of property disputes, leading to long, expensive legal battles.
Families may oppose the rights of live-in partners, which might lead to emotional distress and legal issues.
In many societies, live-in relationships are still viewed with scepticism and disapproval. Societal bias often complicates inheritance matters further, with families disputing the claims made by an unmarried partner.
In the absence of a legally binding will, it becomes difficult for a surviving partner to stake a claim on the deceased partner's property. Often, the laws recognize only the relatives as legal heirs in the absence of a will.