MONDAY 9 NOVEMBER· STOCKHOLM · THE DAY IN 5 STORIES

A sambo separation when the Swedish home is in your partner’s name

A hand grips a tall brass pull handle on a wooden door beside a narrow opening and reflective glass.
A hand grips the brass handle of a wooden door. Illustrative photograph. Sueda Dilli / Pexels License

You live together as an unmarried couple in Sweden, but the purchase papers name your partner. If you separate, the history of that home and the agreements you signed need careful attention. Here is how to organise the facts before discussing a division or moving out.

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