As a cohabitee you do not have the same automatic rights to property and assets as you would if you were married.
If the property you are living in is owned in the sole name of your partner, to be entitled to claim a share you will need to show that you have made a financial contribution to its purchase, or carried out renovations to the building or contributed in some way.
A Cohabitation Agreement specifies what happens to you and your partner's finances if the relationship breaks down.
It is a common misconception that, after living together for a while, a couple become 'common-law husband and wife' with much the same rights as married couples. Until new laws are introduced to cover cohabiting couples who separate a Cohabitation Agreement offers you and your partner the best protection.
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We can advise you on the preperation of a Cohabitation Agreement. Please contact a member of our team for further advice.