Relationships: Cohabitation issues

Same sex relationships may be regulated by the Civil Partnership Act 2004 if the relationship is registered as a partnership. 

Unregistered same sex relationships or heterosexual relationships outside marriage place the parties in the legal position as if they are two unrelated individuals. It is essential for people in such relationships to consider entering into a cohabitation agreement which, although not legally binding in a Court, should there be a separation, it will indicate a couple's intention which could influence a Court's decision. 

The family law team at Middleton & Upsall has experience in drafting and negotiating such agreements.