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Cohabitation Agreement Solicitors

The breakdown of an unmarried relationship gives rise to similarly important issues as a marriage breakdown. However, your legal rights are different, so it is really important to get early, expert advice.

When you are considering whether to move in with a partner, it is important to talk about how you will manage your financial affairs and responsibilities. It is particularly so when one of you owns the property in which you will be living.

A cohabitation agreement is tailored to the circumstances of your relationship but details what will happen financially whilst you live together, and also where you will both stand if you separate.

At Harrowells, our cohabitation agreement solicitors in York, Clifton Moor, Haxby, Easingwold, Thirsk, Pocklington and Malton are routinely instructed to give advice on cohabitation rights, and whether there is any cohabitation law. There is a common myth or misconception that if you live together, you may develop rights and entitlements from a common law marriage. However, in England there is no such thing, and you have very limited legal protection when you separate.

Read our article 'do I have a common law marriage?'

If you are inviting a partner to live with you, or if you are already living together and are making financial contributions which are not regulated then our team of cohabitation solicitors at Harrowells will be able to advise you on how best to safeguard your interests.

Read our article 'what are your rights to property after separation?'

If you believe the legal ownership of the property does not reflect your financial interest, Harrowells are experts in providing advice for unmarried couples who are going through a separation and need to understand their financial responsibilities and entitlements.

Contact our expert cohabitation agreement solicitors

Our cohabitation agreement solicitors’ reputation for offering clear, effective advice is growing and, together with independent recognition of our Family Law expertise by Legal 500, means we advise clients right across the country.

It is very straightforward to arrange meetings by video or telephone, as you prefer, so that we can provide you with the information, advice and reassurance that your interests will be secured and protected. If you live locally, you also have the option to meet us at one of our offices. Call our cohabitation agreement solicitors or email us for a confidential initial discussion so we can understand your situation and explain how we can help you. We can be flexible and schedule our initial meeting with you outside normal office hours if that better suits your circumstances.

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Contact our expert cohabitation agreement solicitors

Our cohabitation agreement solicitors in York, Clifton Moor, Haxby, Easingwold, Thirsk, Pocklington and Malton advise clients on a nationwide basis and we are experienced in offering effective advice, reassurance and regular updates by video and telephone.

If you live locally, you also have the option to meet us at one of our offices. You decide the best method of communication and we will tailor to suit. We have a reputation for offering practical advice that ensures you know your rights and that your interests are protected. Call us or email us for a confidential initial discussion so we can understand your situation and explain how we can help you.