Rights of Cohabitants in 2021

Rights of Cohabitants in 2021

Chapter 614 of the Laws of Malta – The Cohabitation Act in further detail Pre 2020 Chapter 571 of the Laws of Malta was enacted in 2017 and provided for various forms of cohabitation in which unmarried individuals living together would have their relationship...
Cohabitation Act

Cohabitation Act

A new Cohabitation Act repealing the previous Cohabitation Act has recently been implemented. Act XXVII of 2020 has completely overhauled the previous Act introducing new provisions and definitions. Definition of Cohabitant A “cohabitant” is defined as a person who is...
The Cohabitation Bill

The Cohabitation Bill

The Cohabitation Bill, currently being read in Malta’s Parliament, has the aim of protecting the rights of those considered most vulnerable in a relationship. It seeks to provide a legal framework within which cohabiting heterosexual or same-sex couples can agree to...