How Can Our Family Law Solicitors Help?
Banner Jones provides the latest up to date information on cohabitation laws and guidance on cohabitation agreement.
The law treats unmarried couples differently from married couples. Our knowledge of this complex area of law can help you resolve your problems following a break-up with a cohabitation partner.
Your cohabitation rights means there is a lot that can be done to protect your interests, including your financial assets.
If there are children from the relationship, we can help you agree to arrangements for them.
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Cohabitation Rights
- There is no such thing as a “common law” husband and wife
- If a co-habitee dies, the survivor is not his or her “next of kin” and therefore may have to go to court to claim all or any of the deceased’s estate
- You may not automatically be responsible for any surviving children of the relationship
- A co-habitee does not automatically acquire an interest in his or her partner’s property simply by living there for a certain period of time; and that the law in this area is so complex that even Judges sometimes struggle to make sense of it
- Even if you own property together, you may not own it equally (especially if it was bought before 1996) and that a recent case has stated that, in certain situations, the value of that house may not automatically be shared equally between former co-habitees
What are the Benefits of a Cohabitation Agreement?
A cohabitation agreement can help remove some of the above uncertainties. If you are going to live with a partner but not marry, it is sensible to create a cohabitation agreement which records your intentions about your assets and how you would share or divide them if your relationship broke up.
At Banner Jones we can draft a cohabitation agreement which states your intentions and protects your financial assets, it is also beneficial as both parties are aware of their cohabitation rights.
Why choose Banner Jones Family Law Solicitors?
Banner Jones can offer expert advice on cohabitation agreements
Our expert solicitors are highly experienced and will treat each case uniquely depending on your circumstances. Our family law team are always on hand to provide support and advice on whether a cohabitation agreement is right for you. We ensure each of our clients receive the upmost care and consideration and can offer expert up to date advice on the latest cohabitation laws.
We have offices in Chesterfield, Sheffield, Dronfield and Mansfield.
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