Cohabiting Couples
Cohabiting – are you legally protected?
The landscape of relationships is changing. More couples than ever are choosing to cohabit, rather than marry.
This brings unique legal challenges because, unlike marriage, there’s no specific legal framework in England and Wales designed to protect cohabiting couples in the event of a relationship breakdown. This can lead to complex disputes over property and assets, particularly if you have children together.
This brings unique legal challenges because, unlike marriage, there’s no specific legal framework in England and Wales designed to protect cohabiting couples in the event of a relationship breakdown. This can lead to complex disputes over property and assets, particularly if you have children together.
Why have a cohabitation agreement?
Before you move in together, you may consider having a cohabitation agreement. This will outline your financial and property arrangements during your relationship and also go into what happens should you separate or in the event that your partner dies.
We can work with you to draw up a cohabitation agreement that protects you and any children you have, now and in the future.
We can work with you to draw up a cohabitation agreement that protects you and any children you have, now and in the future.
What if your relationship breaks down?
If you and your partner separate and you don’t have a cohabitation agreement, we can support you and help you come to an agreement over your finances and arrangements for any children. We can draw up a separation agreement, which formalises your financial, property, and child arrangements . If matters cannot be agreed, we can issue court proceedings to deal with any jointly owned property.
Get in touch
If you are cohabiting and want legal advice, either before you move in together or in the event that your relationship has broken down, we can help.
For a free initial appointment
contact us at info@ktfamilysolicitors.co.uk or call 01793 852800.
Compassionate, expert legal support
tailored to your specific needs.
Expert legal advice throughout your journey, while being mindful that for you, this is one of the most stressful times in your life.