Cohabitation and Living Together
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Related FAQs
Will a cohabitation agreement give me complete protection if we split up?
I am going to be borrowing some money from my father to buy the house we are purchasing together. How can this be confirmed?
What do I do if my partner won’t leave our jointly owned home?
I am thinking of asking my girlfriend to move in with me. If she does, will she then have a claim on my house?
What do I need to think about if our relationship is over and it looks like we are going to split up?
I paid over £5,000 for a new kitchen when we moved into our home. Can I get this back when we sell?
What is the difference between a cohabitation agreement and a deed of trust?
What is the difference between a cohabitation agreement and a deed of trust?
Do I need a cohabitation agreement, as the house is just in my name?
You certainly do. This will establish that your partner has no interest in the property unless you decide to give them an interest for a financial contribution to the house or work carried out by them. These are always difficult questions for a court, as what was agreed and intended is often not apparent, except where there is a cohabitation agreement. You must try to reach an agreement with your partner.
What are my rights if me and my partner split up?
Unless rights and entitlements towards each other were agreed and promises made with the intention that they would be legally binding, an unmarried couple have no rights and claims against each other if their relationship fails.