Cohabitation Solicitors
Free initial cohabitation consultations with our family law experts
We advise and support unmarried couples who are separating.
Cohabitation FAQs
Do couples who cohabit have the same rights as married couples?
There is often confusion about this but they do not.
But we’re common law man and wife?
We often hear this but it is not correct. There is no such legal concept as common law man and wife.
What rights will I have if I separate?
It will depend on the exact circumstances but the two main areas to consider will be how to share any property and what arrangements to make for any children.
How can I protect myself?
The best way to protect yourself is to plan and to take advice before moving in together. This will enable you to understand the impact of living together and what needs to be considered to ensure that you are protected as much as possible. It is also important that you understand what you may be entitled to if you separate.
Why would I need one?
We would recommend that you have one as this means that you will have discussed all of the issues that you need to discuss before you move in together and this should help alleviate any problems if the relationship were to break down.
What is the process?
We can draw up the agreement to include the information that you want included. We would then recommend that your partner takes independent legal advice.
Do we both need a lawyer?
We would recommend that both parties take legal advice. However, only one lawyer is required to draw up the document.
How can I find out more?
You can find out more by booking an Initial Fixed Fee Interview with one of our team
How do couples end up cohabiting?
An unmarried couple who live together in either rented accommodation or purchased property are cohabiting. This may be due to a conscious decision to rent or purchase property, or where one party moves into the other’s home.
Can you write your own cohabitation agreement?
It is possible to write your own cohabitation agreement, however, there are certain legalities that need to be met in order for it to be legally binding. With this in mind, we would always recommend that a solicitor is involved in the process of writing a cohabitation agreement to ensure that should it need to be utilised, it will hold up in court.
How much does a cohabitation agreement cost?
The cost of a cohabitation agreement is led by how complex your living arrangements are, whether you have children together, and how much detail you would like to include. We will be able to advise costings once we have more information about your specific circumstances. Please do note that your fee quote will depend on the complexity of your personal circumstances and therefore the agreement required.
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