Cohabitation Agreement Solicitors
At Cullimore Dutton, our experienced family law solicitors are dedicated to offering more than your average legal service. When you choose us, you’ll benefit from more knowledge, more support, and more transparency.
We understand that formalising financial and practical arrangements can provide essential protection for unmarried couples. Our experienced cohabitation agreement solicitors provide clear guidance to help you set out your rights and responsibilities, giving you security and peace of mind.
As one of only a small number of local firms offering both financial and legal advice in one place, we are uniquely placed to help clients safeguard their assets and future financial stability when moving in with a partner.
We offer comprehensive support throughout the cohabitation agreement process, whether you are preparing an agreement at the start of a relationship or looking to formalise arrangements after years of living together.
At Cullimore Dutton, we can support clients with cohabitation law in the following ways:
- Cohabitation agreement legal and financial advice
- Drafting cohabitation agreements
- Mediation and dispute resolution
Get in touch with our expert cohabitation agreement solicitors in Chester
To access support with cohabitation agreements, please get in touch with our expert solicitors at Cullimore Dutton.
You can give us a call on 01244 356789 or fill out the enquiry form on our home page, and a member of our team will contact you as soon as possible.
Our cohabitation agreement services
Cohabitation agreement legal advice
At Cullimore Dutton, we will take the time to thoroughly understand your situation, allowing our team to offer tailored legal guidance and financial advice to safeguard your position as a cohabitee.
Your solicitor will ensure that you understand your legal position and how a cohabitation agreement can clarify your financial obligations, as well as protect your assets.
We will walk you through all of the key considerations, making sure that all relevant matters, including financial contributions, property ownership, and arrangements for the future, are addressed.
Our team have years of experience supporting couples with these agreements and are able to provide specialist advice for high net worth couples and those with complex financial circumstances.
To access legal assistance for cohabitation agreements today, please contact our specialist solicitors at Cullimore Dutton.
Drafting cohabitation agreements
When drafting cohabitation agreements, our team will ensure fairness and clarity, listening closely to any concerns you have and supporting you in discussions with your partner.
Our cohabitation lawyers will work closely with you to create an agreement that protects your interests and those of your partner, ensuring that both parties appreciate their rights and obligations moving forward.
We realise that discussing financial and legal matters with a partner can be difficult, and we will always take a sensitive and straightforward approach, helping both parties to feel at ease.
Putting a clear cohabitation agreement in place is the best way to clarify financial responsibilities and asset ownership and avoid potential disputes in the future.
Mediation and dispute resolution
Our expert solicitors can support cohabitating couples with mediation or other forms of alternative dispute resolution where required.
If you and your partner have been cohabitating and your relationship has broken down, we can help you make arrangements for your finances, property and any children you may have.
Whether you have previously entered into a cohabitation agreement or you do not have this form of protection, we can help you negotiate matters with your ex-partner in the event of separation.
To learn more about how we can help, please contact our cohabitation agreement specialists using the contact details below.
Why choose Cullimore Dutton for your cohabitation agreement solicitors?
Cullimore Dutton has a rich history dating back to 1792, and we are incredibly proud of our connection to the local community.
As one of only a small number of firms that provide legal and financial services under one roof, we are able to provide a cohesive approach, meaning more protection for cohabitees.
Our team appreciate that formalising financial and legal arrangements with a partner can feel like a delicate process. Be assured, we will remain respectful and compassionate and ensure you have all the practical support you need.
Our solicitors for cohabitation disputes have many years of experience helping couples negotiate and resolve matters, whether during cohabitation or a breakup.
When you choose Cullimore Dutton, you will benefit from expert legal advice and protection.
Frequently asked questions about cohabitation agreements
What is a cohabitation agreement?
A cohabitation agreement is a legal agreement between two cohabitating partners who are living together or preparing to live together.
The agreement outlines arrangements for property and finances whilst the couple are living together and how that couple’s financial obligations will be divided if they were to split up later.
To discuss your cohabitation agreement today, please contact our cohabitation solicitors at Cullimore Dutton.
Do you need a solicitor for a cohabitation agreement?
It is possible to draft your own cohabitation agreement. However, to make the agreement legally enforceable, both you and your partner will need to receive independent legal advice.
Working with a solicitor can help you understand your cohabitation rights. Our team will ensure that your agreement protects your best interests, is legally compliant, and can be relied upon during cohabitation disputes.
How much does it cost to draw up a cohabitation agreement?
How much it costs to draw up a cohabitation agreement depends on your circumstances and the extent of legal help you will require.
When you work with our team, we will start by gaining an understanding of your situation, allowing us to provide an accurate quote at the start.
Can I draw up my own cohabitation agreement?
Yes, it is possible to draw up your own cohabitation agreement, however, unless you receive independent legal advice and support to draft the agreement, you may find that the agreement is overruled in court.
Does a cohabitation agreement stand up in court?
Whether or not a cohabitation agreement can be relied upon in court depends on the circumstances. If both parties received independent legal advice, and a judge deems the agreement to be legally sound and fair, it is likely to stand up in court.
However, if the parties do not receive legal advice and the agreement is judged to be unfair in the circumstances, then the agreement may not hold up in court.
Get in touch with our expert cohabitation agreement solicitors in Chester
To access support with cohabitation agreements, please get in touch with our expert solicitors at Cullimore Dutton.
You can give us a call on 01244 356789 or fill out the enquiry form on our home page, and a member of our team will contact you as soon as possible.