I don't have a UK postcodeWhat rights do unmarried couples with children have in the UK? Unmarried couples with children in the UK have clear legal rights regarding their children, because the law in England and Wales does not distinguish between married and unmarried parents when it comes to post-separation child arrangements. Do unmarried couples have the same rights as married couples? Unmarried couples do not have the same legal rights as married couples or civil partners, and the difference is significant. What steps can unmarried couples with children take to protect their rights?