Cohabitation Solicitors

Our Solicitors advise our cohabitation clients to write a Will as evidence that they wish to benefit their significant other. It is important to know that your cohabitant partner will not be considered your next of kin. This is because you are not legally related to them. Therefore, a completion of a Will is essential in this case. A person who dies without writing a Will may lose their possessions to an undesired beneficiary.

When a cohabitant couple separates, there is a presumption that they keep whatever they own prior to the relationship. However, this is not as simple if the couple have children together. Both parents are entitled to see and develop a relationship with their child. If this cannot be mutually agreed, then we advise you to contact our family law team.

We have expertise in child law disputes; therefore, our solicitors are well-placed to help our clients. Our solicitors work to secure contact with children following a breakdown in family relations.

When one party fails to adhere to a cohabitation agreement, the outcomes can differ based on the particulars of the situation and the terms established in the agreement.

In such instances, the aggrieved party may opt for legal action to uphold the agreement's stipulations, potentially commencing legal proceedings in the county court.

To ensure that a cohabitation agreement aligns with the unique circumstances of the couple, it is essential for cohabiting partners to have their agreements crafted by a solicitor and to obtain independent legal counsel for a comprehensive understanding of their rights and responsibilities.