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Cohabitation agreements

A cohabitation agreement offers the necessary legal framework for you and your partner to live together and protect yourselves from unnecessary costs and litigation should the relationship break down at any point.

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Why do I need to get a Cohabitation Agreement?

An agreement can help:

Regulate property rights and arrangements, such as mutual financial support, dealing with debt and caring for children.
You and your partner to pre-determine who is entitled to specific assets and what will happen to assets that have been jointly purchased, if you were to separate.
Give peace of mind by clarifying financial expectations of the relationship.

What about "common law marriage" ?

One of the most common myths surrounding cohabitation is the idea of the "common law marriage". A common law marriage is not recognised in English law.

When should I make a cohabitation agreement?

At any time regardless of whether youare about to start living together or if you have been living together for years.

What makes a good cohabitation agreement?

A good cohabitation agreement means that areas of potential dispute on separation are reduced or eliminated. Matters such as how living together will work financially can help prevetn arguments about money later on.

What about the law?

Cohabitation disputes are occuring more frequently as more couples choose to live together but not get married.

The current reality is that there is very little legislation to protect unmarried couples who live together and have children. Whilst it may feel unromantic to consider, it really it the best attention you can give to a relationship.

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