Many cohabiting couples are still not aware of how differently the law treats them in comparison to married couples. The outcome for Siobhan McLaughlin is a positive step towards bridging the gap.
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As a member of the support organisation Way, Cowden was told that a marriage certificate was needed to claim widowed parent’s allowance. “I thought there was no point in filling in forms then, but I will apply for it now,” she said
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