How long does the dispute between unmarried couples take to resolve?

If the parties are able to settle their differences out of court by direct or solicitor negotiation or there is a successful mediation then the likely timeframe is a few months. If a TOLATA (Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996) claim is issued in court then it can take between 9 to 18 months to resolve depending on the nature and complexity of the matter as well as the the capacity and caseload of each specific court.