Cohabitation

Recent figures reveal that cohabiting couples are the fastest growing family type in the UK. In 2021, cohabiting couples accounted for 24.3% of families in the UK and this is set to rise further.

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Claims for children 

Modern families can be complex structures; how can you go about claiming for children in the event of a relationship breakdown?

Relationship breakdown

Couples who live together and are not married do not have the same rights as those who are.

Wills and cohabitation

Ensure your share of the property goes where you need it to in the event of your death.

Information for family and friends

Relevant information for family and friends that are the money lenders.

Protecting your assets

What action to take to protect your share of a property when cohabiting.

Our cohabitation law experts

Useful cohabitation blogs

A comparison of cohabitation rights in England and Wales with Scotland

There are many laws that are different between England and Wales and Scotland. In this blog, we’ll take a look at cohabitation rights in these two legal jurisdictions.

My engagement has broken off. What now?

Breaking off an engagement, whatever the circumstances, can be very stressful. There may be countless reasons why a couple separate but one thing is certain – there are a lot of questions in the couple’s minds about what will happen next. In this blog we look at some of the most common legal questions our team get asked.

How to avoid getting stung financially when you move in with your partner

When an unmarried couple moves in together and only one of them owns the house, there are numerous financial implications, especially if the relationship breaks down. In this blog, we’ll look into what you can do in the event of separation and give you a real-life example.

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