Qualified Cohabitant definition.

Let's say a couple with 2 kids break up but the woman doesn't leave house as she can't afford to rent and no space in parents. Man Is happy to let her stay in separate rooms.

Is she still a qualified cohabitant?

It seems to state that they must be in an intimate relationship and live there as a couple for 2 years immediately before the seperation.

What if they are not a couple but live together for months before he asks her to leave and she gets legal advice?

Let's say a couple with 2 kids break up but the woman doesn't leave house as she can't afford to rent and no space in parents.

What about the kids? Are they allowed stay in the house? Courts will protect the children.

Who bought the house; who maintained the house; who paid the mortgage; did wife give up career opportunities to rear the children? There are lots of questions here.

What if they are not a couple but live together for months before he asks her to leave and she gets legal advice?

How about him getting legal advice at this early stage?