It is a misconception that couples can rely on a ‘common law marriage’ to protect their financial interests when cohabiting.
If you are buying a property with your partner it is a good idea to agree at the outset, whether you will own the property in equal or unequal shares, and which contributions you will make to the purchase price, mortgage and ongoing costs of running and improving the property. This can be incorporated into a Cohabitation Agreement but it can govern other issues such as:
A Cohabitation agreement can be entered into at any time during a relationship, pre or post cohabitation.
If you are living with your partner and need to draw up an agreement to protect you and your partner's financial interests then please get in touch with our expert Family Lawyers who have extensive experience in drawing up cohabitation agreements. Click on the images below to find out more about the specialisms of each of our solicitors.
If you are living with your partner and would like to discuss drawing up a cohabitation agreement please get in touch with our Family Law team at our Harpenden office. Call 01582 715234, email family@nevesllp.co.uk or complete our contact form below and we'll get back to you at a time that suits you.
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