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Cohabitation agreements

Our specialist family law team provides clear, tailored advice on cohabitation agreements, helping couples put in place practical arrangements that offer reassurance, clarity and long-term certainty.

For cohabiting couples, the legal position is less defined than for married couples or civil partners, which can make rights and responsibilities harder to understand if circumstances change.

We recommend seeking advice early, whether before moving in together or when acquiring property or other assets. A cohabitation agreement can set out clear arrangements relating to property, finances and responsibilities, helping to reduce uncertainty and avoid future disputes.

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Our cohabitation specialists advise couples seeking clarity around living arrangements, property ownership and financial responsibilities. We focus on creating practical agreements that reduce uncertainty and support long-term security.

COHABITATION AGREEMENTS

Meet our specialist cohabitation agreements specialists:

Vivienne Middleton, family lawyer

Vivienne Middleton

Partner

Family law specialist

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Justin Creed, Family Law Solicitor, Lodders Solicitors LLP

Justin Creed

Legal Director

Family law expert and collaborative lawyer

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Baldish Khatkar, Lodders Solicitors, Family Law Lawyer, Birmingham

Baldish Khatkar

Senior Associate

Family law solicitor

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COHABITATION AGREEMENTS FAQS

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Considering your circumstances? Our frequently asked questions explain how cohabitation agreements work and when they may be appropriate.

Two people living together in a long-term relationship without being married or in a civil partnership.

Property, finances, contributions, responsibilities and agreed arrangements.

When an unmarried couple are residing or about to reside in the same household and want to establish legal protection of property or assets in the event of a separation.

This allows couples a clear and legally defined understanding of their responsibilities and entitlements.

At Lodders, our expert family law solicitors can assist with the preparation of Cohabitation Agreements, and we can also help if no such agreement has been reached, and if, for example, at the end of the relationship it is unclear to you whether you have an entitlement to property and maintenance.

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