Cohabitation

Our expert family lawyers specialise in advising on the issues arising when unmarried couples choose to separate. We also provide advice and guidance for couples at the outset of their relationship, who wish to live together and agree on arrangements should they later separate, by drafting cohabitation agreements.

The law for unmarried couples is very different and there is no such thing as a "common law spouse". With this in mind, we provide tailored advice in relation to the complex financial circumstances relating to separating cohabitees, drawing on the expertise of our tax and property colleagues when needed.

We advise in relation to all aspects affecting unmarried couples on separation, from child arrangements, financial issues including resolving disputes regarding properties and other joint assets, alongside preparing separation agreements.