Cohabitation Law Advice & Prenuptial Agreements
“ your kind calm manner has helped me so often through this awful process.” Private client
Many people choose to cohabit rather than enter into marriage or civil partnership. Cohabitation law in Scotland has changed over the past few years to allow cohabitants more rights than they were previously afforded.
However, the legal rights of cohabitants do differ significantly from married couples and couples in civil partnerships. So, it is important that you are aware of the differences and that you take legal advice on cohabitation if you are thinking of setting up home with your partner.
Advice on cohabitation
The Family Law Team and our colleagues can offer legal advice on any aspect of your cohabitation. Issues you may require advice on include:
- When you actually began cohabiting and ended the cohabitation. This can be very important in any legal proceeding and there are special rules surrounding dates
- Your home, whether you own or rent
- Children; adoption, custody, access and visitation rights
- Financial matters
- Wills and Inheritance
- Tax planning
- Business ventures
- Issues on separation
Given the complexities that can arise with regard to cohabitants, we suggest you obtain professional advice from specialists in cohabitation law if you have any queries. Our family lawyers in Scotland work across the UK and internationally and are here to help.
Contact Us:
Rhona Adams, Partner
Phone: 0131 247 1339
