Are Cohabitation Agreements Legally Binding?
Cohabitation agreements act as an insurance policy for unmarried couples living together or those who aren’t in a civil partnership, helping to clarify rights, responsibilities, and financial arrangements. A question we are often asked is whether these agreements are legally binding and whether they hold up in court.
What is a Cohabitation Agreement?
Before delving into their legal status, let’s revisit what cohabitation agreements entail. These agreements are written documents that outline various aspects of a couple’s living arrangements, including property rights, financial responsibilities and childcare arrangements.
Generally, a couple uses a cohabitation agreement to clarify details like:
1. Who owns what […]