Family/Divorce

Cohabitation Agreement Solicitors

Forbes specialist team of Family Solicitors offer legal advice on all areas of law relating to cohabitation agreements.

Cohabitation is the term used when a couple live together but choose not to get married and there are some very careful considerations that need to be looked at should the relationship regrettably break down.

Many people are under the misconception that if they live with their partner for a certain length of time, they have the same legal rights as a married couple. This is often referred to as a “Common Law Husband or Wife” but this term does not exist in the eyes of the courts.

Our Family Solicitors are sensitive to the fact that the breakdown of any relationship is an extremely difficult time and our advice is always given in a sympathetic and straightforward way, focused on getting the best possible outcome for our client.

The Forbes family law team has vast experience in many cases surrounding cohabitations where one of the couple owns the house and the other person wants to know if they have any financial interest.

To prevent disagreements arising out of a separation where a couple live together we always recommend cohabitants set up what is called a Cohabitation Agreement where a couple agree before they move in together how the assets would be divided should they separate in the future. This is vital as it is possible for a couple to live together for many years and the person who owns the assets receives everything and the other party receives nothing.

We can also offer assistance should you need to change the ownership of a property so that it is owned jointly either on equal terms or on the basis that one party owns a greater share than the other.

For a free consultation with a specialist Cohabitation Agreement Solicitor, please call Forbes Solicitors on freephone 0800 037 4628 or contact us by email.