Cohabitation and Separation Agreements
Although increasing numbers of couples are choosing to live together rather than to marry, many do so without fully understanding the legal consequences of this decision.
Contrary to what many people still believe, there is no such thing as a “common law marriage” and the court has only limited powers to deal with financial arrangements on the breakdown of a cohabiting relationship. Entering into an agreement setting out how any properties and other financial matters should be dealt with in the event that the relationship breaks down, can help to clarify the position. If you are in a cohabiting relationship and would like advice on putting an agreement in place which deals with financial arrangements, then our family team can help.
