Living Together and Civil Partnerships

Are you living with your partner?

Are you considering entering into a Civil Partnership?

Are you considering moving in together?

Are you buying property together?

Who is paying what?

Have you agreed how you will arrange your finances?

Are you thinking of marriage?

What about your children?

Pre-Nup or Cohabitation agreement?

Arranging your financial affairs at the start of your relationship may avoid problems later on. We can draft forms of agreement to suit your situation designed to prevent future problems. Whether you are about to embark on a live-in relationship, or are in one now, or are planning marriage, our expertise can help you to set out a sensible framework for managing your assets and avoid misunderstandings in the future.

CIVIL PARTNERSHIPS
Effective from 1 December 2005 was groundbreaking legislation for same-sex partners, who can now form a civil partnership ending only on death or Court Order. The legislation is almost the same as the present divorce laws and means that same-sex couples will make a commitment to each other which is supported by legal rights and responsibilities. At the end of that relationship, claims can be made as in divorce, to include property, pension and other money claims. These will be recognised in around a dozen countries in both Europe and North America and it will be the first time that such arrangements have been possible in this country. Another interesting change includes the ability for a step-parent to acquire Parental Responsibility for their partner's child, either by agreement or Court Order.