UNMARRIED FAMILY

Let us first dispel the myth and tell you that there is no such thing as a common law husband and wife.

Many people are choosing to live together without getting married. Whilst there are moves to try to bring the legal position between unmarried couples in line with married people the law has yet to be changed. This means that there is a whole set of legal rules dealing with unmarried people which can lead to confusion and uncertainty.

When discussing the prospect of living together it is worth considering the usefulness of a cohabitation contract. This can set out the important financial aspects of your arrangements and without detracting from the excitement of your plans can make resolving any problems which may arise later on much easier and cheaper to do.

When buying property as an unmarried couple you should also be considering a Declaration of Trust in order to determine legally the shares which you are to hold in that property. This is particularly important in the event that one person is making the bigger financial contribution to the purchase price.

We are able to advise upon and draft both documents mentioned above to help you on your way and give you peace of mind for your new and exciting venture.

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