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Cohabitation Agreement Solicitors

Moving in together is a major step. A Cohabitation Agreement is a sensible and practical way to protect both of you. Our expert family law solicitors draft clear, fair agreements that give you peace of mind for the future.

Why You Need a Cohabitation Agreement

A common myth is that after living together for a certain time, you become "common law" husband and wife with the same rights as a married couple. **This is not true in the UK.** Without a formal agreement, you could be left with no legal claim to your shared home or assets if you separate.

What a Cohabitation Agreement Covers:

Property: Who owns the property, what share each person has, and what happens if you sell it.
Bills & Finances: How household bills, rent, or mortgage payments will be divided.
Assets: How shared assets like cars, furniture, or savings will be treated on separation.
Children: While it cannot dictate custody, it can set out agreements for financial support for children.
Pets: It can even detail who will keep any pets you share.

A Sensible Step for Your Future

A Cohabitation Agreement is like an insurance policy for your relationship. It provides clarity and protection, allowing you both to move forward with confidence, knowing you have a fair plan in place no matter what the future holds.

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A Collaborative & Fair Approach

Our goal is to create a fair and balanced agreement that both partners are happy with. We handle the process with sensitivity and care, facilitating open conversations and drafting a document that strengthens your relationship by providing clarity for the future.

Collaborative Process: We work with you both to create an agreement that is fair and reflects your shared intentions.
Fixed-Fee Service: We offer a clear fixed fee for drafting a straightforward cohabitation agreement.
Legally Robust: We ensure your agreement is properly drafted to be legally sound and upheld if ever needed.

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Questions About Cohabitation Agreements

Isn't a "common law marriage" legally recognised in the UK?

No. This is a very common but dangerous myth. There is no such thing as a "common law marriage" in the UK. Unmarried couples have very few of the legal rights that married couples or civil partners do, which is why a Cohabitation Agreement is so important.

Is a Cohabitation Agreement legally binding?

If drafted correctly by a solicitor, where both parties have had the opportunity to take independent legal advice and have provided full financial disclosure, a Cohabitation Agreement will be a legally binding contract that is highly likely to be upheld by a court.

What happens to our agreement if we get married later on?

A Cohabitation Agreement automatically ceases to have effect if you later marry or enter into a civil partnership. If you still want to have a formal agreement about your finances, you would need to create a Prenuptial Agreement before the marriage.