Living Together Agreements

Strength from the start

Helping you create a living together arrangement is just the begining.

Cohabitants don’t have the same financial rights if a relationship breaks down as married or civil partnered couples – so it’s important to know the laws and legal rulings regarding cohabitation and cohabitant disputes. This applies particularly to the purchase of a home, mortgage agreements, and other joint finances which might affect cohabitants especially in the event of a dispute or the termination of any cohabitation agreement. Co-buyers entering into a mortgage arrangement may wish to declare a trust on the transfer form which clearly identifies their beneficial interest in the property.

We can help you make the appropriate declarations at the time of purchase and to ensure clarity for both parties in the event of disputes. In the event of a relationship breaking down, cohabitants may have several decisions to make regarding property held in joint names, property held by one party and issues regarding any children affected by the cohabitation dispute.

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