Specialists in Co-habitation agreements

When taking the exciting first steps of buying your first home with your partner, it’s worth considering a cohabitation agreement, to protect your investment, should you not stay together in the future.


Co-habitation Agreements

If you’re planning to purchase a property or other assets with your partner it’s worth considering a co-habitation agreement.  There are lots of myths and misunderstandings around the rights of co-habiting couples and ‘common law’ spouses. The truth is, there is currently no specific law regulating the legal relationship of co-habiting couples; and the term ‘common law spouse’ is not a legally recognised term.  When a co-habiting relationship breaks down, there’s usually property and financial issues to sort out, but much less clarity regarding who should get what.  We can help you by creating an agreement that will protect both parties interests in the future.

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As specialist lawyers, with over 20 years of experience, we are here to help you with your family law needs. If you need help with legal issues relating to children, advice around divorce, help with making a will or dealing with a loved one's estate through probate, we are here to help.

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We understand that you may be going through a difficult time. We’ll give you one point of contact, an experienced lawyer that you can trust and build a relationship with.

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Legal matters can be complex, especially if it's the first time you've had to deal with them. We'll explain everything to you in simple terms and guide you through the process so that you know what's happening.

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What can I do to protect my interests?

Co-habitation agreement

We can help protect the legal basis of your relationship, by drafting a co-habitation agreement when you move in together. Such an agreement outlines both parties’ wishes concerning property and other assets. We will also advise you how to protect your share of any property with a declaration of trust and make provision for your partner/children in the event of your death with a will.

What our clients say about us

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Angela.
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Claire Trueman - Sarah January 2023

Angela has been a pleasure to deal with, through what could have been an extremely difficult time.
She has been professional and very helpful with any questions. Explaining things simply to avoid any
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Angela Lally – David June 2023

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Jill Rucklidge – Lee August 2023

Angela is a very good lawyer with a big heart. She always helps and tries to find a solution in very
situation. I am extremely grateful to her for her help. She was with me in a very difficult moments of
my life. She extended a helping hand to me; I will never forget it and I will always be grateful to her
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Angela Lally – Angieszka – November 2023

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This story started back in 2016 when I first spoke to Jill Rucklidge about my divorce. It finally finished
April this year after 3 court appearances. Jill and her team stuck by me through thick,thin and tears .
Jill was always there to listen to me and gave me amazing advice. I can’t thank the team enough . I
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