Cohabitation

About to cohabit or currently cohabiting

There are many misconceptions about cohabitation and the rights you have when living together without being married or in a civil partnership. It can be surprising for cohabiting individuals to discover how different their rights are compared to spouses or civil partners. That’s why some choose to establish additional commitments through an Agreement that reflects their values and expectations.

We’ll explain the current state of the law (cohabitation law is currently undergoing major review in Scotland). If you’re about to start cohabiting, we’ll also discuss the benefits of entering into a Cohabitation Agreement. This ensures that your intentions are clearly outlined in a contract, providing clarity and understanding for both parties.

Separation after cohabitation

Whether you need assistance in implementing a cohabitation agreement or help negotiating a fair settlement for your financial matters, we have extensive experience in handling cohabitation breakdown cases. In this area of law, there are fewer automatic legal rights, making negotiation skills and legal arguments all the more crucial.

As cohabitation laws are less regulated than divorce cases, litigation can be uncertain and costly. Therefore, it is highly advisable to explore alternative methods of resolution outside of court whenever possible.