Recent years have seen a huge increase in the interest and uptake in cohabitation agreements as a result of more couples deciding not to marry. This is reflective of wider societal change as well as the cost of getting onto the property ladder. But while cohabiting couples will share homes and often finances and responsibilities, they do not share the same legal protections as married couples or civil partners. This is where a cohabitation agreement can ensure an unmarried couple’s wishes are properly reflected to avoid the costly and stressful court proceedings that can result from a cohabitation dispute. Cohabitation agreements are also not limited to unmarried couples. Friends and siblings are also more likely than ever to band together to purchase a home and this is another excellent use case of cohabitation agreements.

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At Napthens, our specialist Family Law team helps couples create clear, enforceable cohabitation agreements that protect both partners and prevent disputes. The costs of a cohabitation agreement will depend on the complexity of your situation and how heavily negotiated the terms of it are, but a straightforward agreement can cost from £1,500 plus VAT. Once we have taken details about your situation, we will provide a quote before starting work so you are clear on costs from an early stage.

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Would you like a member of our family law team to advise you on how we can help with your Cohabitation agreements?

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