Cohabitation Claims and Agreements

Cohabiting couples do not benefit from the same legal protections as those who are married or in civil partnerships and inviting your partner to live in your home for the first time can lead to unexpected consequences. That’s why it’s essential to take proactive steps to protect your interests, especially when property, finances or children are involved.

We provide clear, tailored advice to individuals for their cohabiting relationships, whether they are planning for the future or navigating a separation.

Our team has extensive experience advising on:

• Financial claims between cohabitants
• Property ownership and disputes
• Children-related matters, including housing, lump sum claims and maintenance
• Drafting and negotiating cohabitation agreements

We understand that every relationship is unique. Whether you are contributing unequally to a shared home, receiving family support or planning to live together for the first time, we help you structure arrangements that reflect your intentions and protect your future.

Where disputes arise, we aim to resolve them constructively and cost-effectively. But when litigation is necessary, we act with focus and resolve to secure the best outcome for you.

We also work closely with our colleagues in our Property, Private Client, and Tax teams to ensure that any declarations of trust or financial arrangements are structured with care, minimising risk and maximising clarity.

For a confidential, no-obligation call-back from one of our family lawyers, please contact us.