The Peterborough Evening Telegraph
‘Common law’ is not recognised
Three local service providers have joined the multi-million pound project to make Peterborough a gigabit city. Consulting Networks, Cyberware and Rydal Communications have joined CityFibre’s existing partner, Businesscoms, to construct a new pure fibre optic internet network.
This development follows the announcement that Peterborough’s city centre is now live with gigabit speed internet connectivity.
Now the network project has moved to the next two construction areas - which are already 30 per cent complete.
Andy Starnes, city development manager at CityFibre, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome our new partners to the Peterborough CORE.
“Building the network is progressing rapidly. More than 800 businesses have already registered their interest for the Peterborough CORE.”
Areas of the city away from the core network route have to meet specific registration targets before detailed planning can start to connect the area and includes Fengate, Lynchwood and Orton Southgate.
To find out more visit www. peterboroughcore.com Q I have been living with my partner for 10 years and we have a house which we jointly own. My partner has a good job and pension, and has supported me financially during our relationship. We are in the process of separating and I believe that as I am his common law wife I will be able to make a financial A claim against him. Is this correct? Unfortunately in law there is no such thing as a common law husband or wife. As you were cohabiting during your relationship but were not actually married, I am afraid your partner has no financial obligation to provide you with maintenance. Similarly, you will also not be able to make a claim against his pension. The courts have no power to make maintenance or pension orders between cohabitees. However, you will have a claim on your property which is jointly owned and if there is a dispute an application can be made to court for sale of the property and division of the net proceeds of sale.