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Read More →Increasingly, couples don’t live together before they marry. Instead, many just continue cohabit, without getting married.
Increasingly, couples don’t live together before they marry. Instead, many just continue cohabit, without getting married.
This has been recognised through cohabitation rights in Scotland. Since 2006, couples who are (or were) living together, have the opportunity to make a claim against their former cohabitant for financial losses suffered during the relationship in the interest of the other cohabitant.
It is also open to a former cohabitant to make a claim in the event of the death of their cohabitant provided that they have passed away without a will.
Unlike married couples, cohabitants do not have an entitlement to certain money and property, they only have the right to make a claim. The time limits for doing so are strict and it is important to seek advice from a cohabitation solicitor promptly when your relationship ends.
A cohabitation agreement can help your claim. You may be thinking, “what is a cohabitation agreement?”
The simple answer is that it is similar to a prenuptial agreement, but for a couple that is not married. It can cover many aspects of life, including:
Cohabitation agreements in the UK can help you define and protect your share of assets. Our cohabitation solicitors can help you write up a cohabitation agreement that is agreeable to everyone.
If you’re cohabiting or entering a civil partnership our dedicated family lawyers are here to help. Contact us today to discuss your personal circumstances.
Our sympathetic team of family law solicitors and divorce solicitors will assess your circumstances and provide guidance to ensure that you take the best course of action to resolve the situation.
Meet the family law expertsContact Jones Whyte today to arrange your no-obligation consultation and to start your claim.
At Jones Whyte we offer a variety of fixed fee packages for our legal costs. If you would like to find out more call our team today on 0141 674 4357 or fill out the form on our website.
It is advisable to have a solicitor when preparing a cohabitation agreement to ensure that it’s legally binding and that you’re aware of your legal rights.
If you require guidance our expert cohabitation agreement solicitors are here to help.
Navigating the complexities of cohabitation agreements in Glasgow can be challenging without expert legal advice. Our specialist family lawyers are here to provide comprehensive support for cohabiting couples, civil partners, and those in a common law marriage.
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