Bondly — frequently asked questions
Do live-in partners have legal rights in India?
Yes, but narrower than people assume. A 'relationship in the nature of marriage' can attract protection under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 and maintenance under Section 125 CrPC / Section 144 BNSS. There is no automatic inheritance right — a will and a written cohabitation agreement are the practical protections.
Is there such a thing as common law marriage in the UK?
No. In England and Wales there is no common law marriage regardless of how long you have lived together. A cohabitation agreement is generally upheld only where both partners made full financial disclosure and each took independent legal advice.
What happens if my partner and I live in different countries?
Bondly runs a rule-based cross-border check across inheritance, property division, children and maintenance, and flags where the two systems disagree. It never resolves the conflict itself — it routes you to counsel licensed in both jurisdictions.
Is the agreement legally binding?
A generated draft is a starting point. On the Assured and Concierge tiers an independent empanelled advocate reviews and signs it, and you get witnessing and registration guidance for your jurisdiction. Clauses on custody, maintenance and statutory protections cannot be contracted away anywhere.
How do I pay and when does the workspace unlock?
Sign in with your Dare to Law account and pay via Razorpay on the pricing page. The workspace at /bondly/workspace unlocks as soon as the payment is captured.
Is Bondly a law firm?
No. Bondly is a legal-technology product of Dare to Law, compliant with the Advocates Act, 1961 and BCI Rule 36. Advocate professional fees are disclosed separately from the platform fee.