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    Living together - Co-habiting

    More and more couples are choosing to live together and share their lives without getting married. And whilst emotionally, you may feel no different to a married couple; under the law, couples that live together without getting married do not share the same legal rights as those who marry. This can make things difficult if the relationship breaks down in the future particularly in regards to finance and property. And if children are involved, it’s important to protect their future too.

    So even if splitting up is the last thing on your mind right now, it’s sensible to plan for the future by creating a living together agreement (sometimes called a cohabitation agreement). This will give you the peace of mind that however your relationship may change in the future, both people will be legally protected. You’ll know where you stand and if the worst happens and your relationship does break down, the legal implications will be one less thing to worry about.

    We’ve helped lots of couples create living together agreements. Many people find that it’s much easier to form this agreement whilst in a strong, loving relationship rather than dealing with the consequences of a complicated break up at a later date.

    We understand that every couple is different and so we’ll take the time to get to know you so that we can draft an agreement that reflects your own circumstances. It will protect both people and detail your responsibilities in the event of a break up. With the agreement in place you can get on with your life, with the peace of mind that every eventuality is planned for.

    At QualitySolicitors Parkinson Wright we explain everything in plain and simple terms, answering any questions you may have and making the process easy to understand. We also offer initial over-the-telephone advice and will explain the costs and timescales involved up front so you always know what to expect.

    For confidential, friendly advice about living together agreements contact us today on 01905 814 458

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    QualitySolicitors Parkinson Wright with offices in Worcester, Droitwich and Evesham is a member of Resolution, a group of practising family lawyers from all over the country who bring a caring and conciliatory approach to legal work arising from marriage breakdown. We advise on all aspects of family law including divorce and separation, financial matters and pension sharing, pre-nuptial and co-habitation agreements, children matters, domestic abuse, civil partnerships and also the rights of grandparents.

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    Living together - Co-habiting

    More and more couples are choosing to live together and share their lives without getting married. And whilst emotionally, you may feel no different to a married couple; under the law, couples that live together without getting married do not share the same legal rights as those who marry. This can make things difficult if the relationship breaks down in the future particularly in regards to finance and property. And if children are involved, it’s important to protect their future too.

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    Making the decision to end a relationship and separate is rarely easy and sometimes you may need professional legal help to ensure the separation process is handled fairly. Whether you’re facing a marriage separation or are ending a relationship after living together, it’s likely that you’ll have lots of questions and concerns. You’ll want to know what will happen regarding your home, possessions and finances. And if children are involved, you’ll want to ensure that their wellbeing is the main priority.

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