Case Study Cohabitation Archives - Edinburgh Family Law

Case Study: Helping you insure your future

Lorna2020-06-29T12:38:48+00:00June 8th, 2020|Case Study, Case Study Cohabitation, Case Study Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements|

Problem

Our client wanted his partner to move into his house. Both parties had been divorced and were considering marriage. Our client had a good financial position from his divorce settlement which included his home. His partner had her own assets including a business. The parties wanted a written agreement which would protect them both.

Advice

We advised our client that a Cohabitation Agreement could protect them both by setting out what they wanted to agree. This agreement would protect them both if they separated even if they had decided to get married. We ensured both parties knew that they were required to […]

Case Study: Helping you reach a good out of court settlement

Problem

Our client had cohabited with his partner for over ten years. They had a child together. During their relationship, his partner did not work. Our client had enjoyed a very successful career before and during their relationship and had amassed assets in his name worth over £7 million. The parties separated and our client’s ex-partner wanted to claim a share of the value of his assets.

Advice

A cohabitant can only make a restricted claim in court, which is to seek payment of a sum of money if certain criteria are met. The majority of our client’s assets were rental properties. We […]