Advice on Living Together/Co-habitation
In recent decades there has been a significant rise in the number of people who choose to live together/cohabit. Today there are over four million couples living together in England and Wales. However they may be unaware that they and their families have significantly fewer rights and responsibilities than couples who are married, or who have formed a civil partnership.
Common Law Marriage?
Many people think that, after living with their partner for a few years, they become ‘common law husband and wife’ with the same rights as married couples. This is not the case. In fact, couples who live together have hardly any of the same rights as married couples or civil partners.
There is no such thing as ‘common law marriage’.
How can I protect myself?
If you are living together as a couple, there are steps you can take to protect yourself and your partner. By contacting us, and speaking with a Solicitor, we can assist you in drawing up a Living Together Agreement. These agreements can minimise the legal and financial problems which may arise if you decide to separate, or if one of you dies.
Click here to learn about Living Together or Cohabitation Agreements.
Help for Separating Couples
If you have been living together, but have now made the decision to separate, you may need assistance to reach agreement on:
- Children’s issues
- Financial issues
Our Family Law team has helped clients resolve Separation issues as quickly and easily as possible, for over 25 years. We’re here to help you.
Click here for expert advice on Disputes regarding children following Separation.
Click here for expert advice on Disputes regarding Finances following Separation.
If you would like to speak to a member of our Family Law team about for advice about Living Together or Separation issues, please call us at Freephone 0800 316 4434 or locally at 01252 361 200 or email us
Additionally you can use our easy “How Can We Help” service. All you need to do is fill in the form on the right-hand side of the page with the relevant details and we will contact you promptly and discretely by your preferred method. We’re here to help you.
