Cohabitation & 
Unmarried Couples

Co-habitation or “Common Law” Partners are terms often used to describe two non-related people who live in the same property but do not have any form of legal registration of their relationship.

Couples who are married or in a civil partnership all have the same legal rights should the partnership breakdown, or in the event of death. However, there are no such rights in a “common law” partnership or for cohabiting couples, regardless of the length of your relationship.

Suppose you are moving in with your partner or currently cohabiting. In that case, you should ensure you are legally protected in case of a relationship breakdown or following the death of a partner or other party.

Cohabitation Solicitors Lincolnshire

At Bridge McFarland LLP, we can help you understand your legal rights regarding cohabitation law, finding the right solution and legal documents for you and your partner.

Cohabitation Agreement Solicitors

A cohabitation agreement is an essential legal document that details what you both intend to do regarding your property and money or outlines any child-care plans if you should split up with your partner.

At Bridge McFarland LLP, we have worked with many couples who have chosen to cohabit rather than get married or enter a civil partnership. Our experienced family law solicitors are here to offer specialist legal advice on creating cohabitation agreements and other legal documents so you are not left in an uncertain position over things like property and money should your relationship break down.

We can help couples with various cohabitation rights and disputes, protecting their legal rights. Our lawyers can help with:

• Cohabitation Agreements
• Wills for Cohabiting couples
• Declarations of Trust
• Beneficial Ownership
• Cohabitation Disputes

Get in touch with our expert cohabitation solicitors

We understand that you may feel uncertain about the best options for you and your partner. Our cohabitation solicitors will work with you to deliver specialist advice on what steps you need to take to protect your interests and can support you in drafting or reviewing appropriate legal documents. Bridge McFarland LLP can also help if you are facing a cohabitation dispute.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Co-habitation