Do I Need a Cohabitation Agreement?
First things first, let’s get a common misconception out of the way: There is no such thing as a ‘common law’ marriage! Living with your partner makes you cohabitants, but this kind of relationship is not automatically recognised in the same way as a marriage or civil partnership when it comes to English law, and will not provide you with equivalent rights or protection. The only way to protect your partner and your interests in an unmarried relationship is to draw up a cohabitation agreement and an up to date Will. What is a cohabitation agreement? A cohabitation agreement acts in a similar way to a prenuptial agreement, detailing your intentions in regard to your finances, children’s issues, ownership ...