Unmarried Couples - General Archives - Franklins Solicitors https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/faq_category/unmarried-couples-general/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:21:13 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.5 Can a cohabitation agreement be changed later? https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/insights/faqs/can-a-cohabitation-agreement-be-changed-later/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:56:50 +0000 https://franklins.global-exposure.co.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=10464 A cohabitation agreement can be amended if your circumstances change. This may occur where your partner inherits another property, if there are significant changes in your financial circumstances, or birth of a child. Where significant changes in your circumstances arise, it is prudent to ensure that the agreement is reviewed to reflect your current situation.

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]]> A cohabitation agreement can be amended if your circumstances change. This may occur where your partner inherits another property, if there are significant changes in your financial circumstances, or birth of a child. Where significant changes in your circumstances arise, it is prudent to ensure that the agreement is reviewed to reflect your current situation.

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]]> Can I protect my housing if the property is in my partner’s sole name? https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/insights/faqs/can-i-protect-my-housing-if-the-property-is-in-my-partners-sole-name/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:55:49 +0000 https://franklins.global-exposure.co.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=10462 If the property is in your partner's name only and you are unmarried, once you start to contribute towards mortgage payments and renovations, for example, you may then obtain a beneficial interest in the property. A cohabitation agreement can be put in place to safeguard your financial interests.

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]]> If the property is in your partner’s name only and you are unmarried, once you start to contribute towards mortgage payments and renovations, for example, you may then obtain a beneficial interest in the property. A cohabitation agreement can be put in place to safeguard your financial interests.

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]]> Is a Cohabitation Agreement Legally Binding? https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/insights/faqs/is-a-cohabitation-agreement-legally-binding/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:54:18 +0000 https://franklins.global-exposure.co.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=10460 A cohabitation agreement can be a valid legal agreements provided that it is entered into voluntarily by both parties with the full understanding and disclosure of each other’s financial circumstances. If the court deems the agreement to be unjust or unfair, they may not uphold the agreement. Independent legal advice is recommended for both partners.

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]]> A cohabitation agreement can be a valid legal agreements provided that it is entered into voluntarily by both parties with the full understanding and disclosure of each other’s financial circumstances. If the court deems the agreement to be unjust or unfair, they may not uphold the agreement. Independent legal advice is recommended for both partners.

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]]> What steps can we taken to protect each other if we are not married? https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/insights/faqs/what-steps-can-we-taken-to-protect-each-other-if-we-are-not-married/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:53:21 +0000 https://franklins.global-exposure.co.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=10458 Even if you are not married, there are ways to make sure that you and your partner are protected. You could consider: A Cohabitation Agreement: to set out your financial arrangements while you live together. A Declaration of Trust: to clarify who owns what if you buy property together. A Will: to ensure your wishes [...]

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]]> Even if you are not married, there are ways to make sure that you and your partner are protected. You could consider:

Taking these steps can give you peace of mind and help avoid misunderstandings or costly disputes in the future.

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]]> Does common-law marriage exist? https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/insights/faqs/does-common-law-marriage-exist-2/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:46:06 +0000 https://franklins.global-exposure.co.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=10453 It is a common misconception for unmarried couples is that cohabitating couples are protected by the common law, giving them the same rights as married couples. A common law marriage does not exist in the UK and there is very little legal protection where a relationship has broken down unless key steps are taken in [...]

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]]> It is a common misconception for unmarried couples is that cohabitating couples are protected by the common law, giving them the same rights as married couples. A common law marriage does not exist in the UK and there is very little legal protection where a relationship has broken down unless key steps are taken in order to provide security and help to safeguard their future.

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