Cohabitation solicitors London
Cohabitation is where an unmarried couple live together in a long term relationship but do not marry.
There is a misconception as to the myth known as “common law marriage” and that there are legal rights for cohabiting couples to claim financial relief after separating and unmarried couples are often very misguided and misinformed as to their legal position upon separation. It is important to understand that if a relationship comes to an end, you do not have the same rights as couples who are married or couples in civil partnerships.
Cohabitation agreements
Also depending on how any property is legally and beneficially owned during the relationship, there may be the potential for a claim in relation to jointly occupied property under the Trust of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 [TOLATA]. However, such applications are far from straightforward and can be very expensive, which is why it may be beneficial to prepare a cohabitation agreement to protect matters relating to cohabiting couple in the event of a separation and/or breakdown. We also provide expert advice when a cohabiting couple separate and do not have a specific agreement to deal with their respective affairs.
If the separating couple have dependent children, then the parent with whom the children are based my make a variety of claims for financial support for the children.
Our specialist Divorce and Family Law Team can advise on cohabitation agreements to protect your assets and also offer pragmatic legal advice if no such agreement has been drawn up.
If you would like to talk to an expert legal adviser about any aspect of cohabitation, contact us.
Free initial call with the enquiry team
Phone: 020 7272 1234
We provide family law advice nationally as well as internationally through telephone, email and video calls. We will also ensure you are kept up to date with your matter and assist you developing a strategy to help you succeed.
Our solicitors are based in London and nearby areas
Hopkin Murray Beskine’s London office:
The Ivories, Unit 17,
6 – 18 Northampton Street,
London, N1 2HY.
Our team of family law specialists are here to help you through the process and take real pride in what they do and how they do it, delivering an outstanding service at a sensible price, tailored precisely to your needs.
