August 27, 2018 | Posted by :
J Morris |
Blog
There are almost 7 million cohabitants in England and Wales, but many unmarried couples are unaware that their partnership is not eligible for basic legal protection – particularly when it comes to separation, children’s issues, and will disputes. Under current legislation, cohabiting couples are not, unfortunately, afforded the same protections as married couples, and must be careful to take steps to assert their legal rights.
The best way to do this is with a cohabitation agreement – a formal document much like a prenuptial agreement – which sets out the potential division of assets, share of property, and intentions for co-parenting in the event of separation. Other legal protections, such as a will, ...
September 07, 2015 | Posted by :
J Morris |
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If you live with your partner, are unmarried, and want to have financial stability in the (hopefully unlikely) event that the relationship comes to an end, then the answer is a resounding YES! A cohabitation agreement provides you with a legally binding set of provisions detailing what each of you has contributed to the relationship, and a framework for how you would divide your assets should you go your separate ways. Unfortunately, cohabiting couples are not awarded the same legal rights as married couples, or couples in civil partnerships, so having a legal contract in place ensures that you don’t end up high and dry, or fighting through a lengthy court process to claim what ...