Why you should have a cohabitation agreement?

When you live with someone but are not married or in a civil partnership, it is important to understand the implications if you do decide to split up.
Experienced family solicitor Deborah Cahill explains some of the possible pitfalls when it comes to property and how you can protect yourself with a cohabitation agreement in the UK.
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Other frequently asked questions covered in this video include; What are some of the pitfalls if you don’t have a cohabitation agreement? If a couple cohabits do they both have a right to the home they live in together? How will a cohabitation agreement help? Can cohabitation affect child custody? Are cohabitation agreements legally binding UK?
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:32 If you cohabit, surely you have legal rights if you decide to separate?
01:08 What are some of the pitfalls if you don’t have a cohabitation agreement?
01:44 So if a couple cohabits, surely they both have a right to the home they live in together?
02:18 Is it always the case that the property owner is the only person with the right to live there?
02:42 What about when children are involved?
03:16 Is it simpler when a property is jointly owned?
03:52 How will a cohabitation agreement help?
04:25 Is it legally binding?
04:39 How would someone start getting a cohabitation agreement in place?
05:02 Outro

[@benhartart9487]

who ever has poured their hard earned dollars into the property, should retain the property in the event of a split, if there are children involved, then split it 50%

[@dh1474]

Men without children should definitely think about opting out if any reform bills are passed. Leave with what you came with!