Cohabitation/ Living Together
Cohabitation Agreement
This is for couples who are not married but would like to have clarity around the finances and children in their relationship, especially in case the relationship ends. Your lawyer will obtain the information needed from you and create an agreement for your signature. This includes:
Obtaining the information we need to be able to draft the agreement
Telling you of issues you might wish to consider
Drafting the agreement
Arranging for correct signature
Storing the original agreement
If you anticipate an agreement will be necessary contact us to obtain a detailed quote for this work.
Prenuptial Agreement
A prenuptial agreement provides clarity for couples in respect of their finances and children in their relationship. A Prenuptial Agreement is suitable for both marrying couples and couples about to register their Civil Partnership. The Agreement must be entered into voluntarily, each party must have had independent legal advice and must be signed at least 21 days prior to any wedding or civil partnership ceremony.
Your lawyer will obtain the information needed from you and create an agreement for your signature. The Courts are not obliged under UK law to keep to the agreement but unless there have been significant changes they are likely to regard the agreement as very persuasive. This includes:
- Obtaining the information we need to be able to draft the agreement
- Telling you of issues you might wish to consider
- Drafting the agreement
- Arranging for correct signature
- Storing the original