Category: Relationship Agreements

  • Cohabitation Agreements: Protect Your Finances and Rights

    What is a Cohabitation Agreement? A cohabitation agreement is a legal document designed for unmarried couples who live together. Unlike married couples or those in a civil partnership, cohabiting partners in the UK do not have automatic legal rights to each other’s property, finances, or possessions if the relationship ends. A cohabitation agreement helps to…

  • How to Enforce a Relationship Agreement in the UK

    What Are Relationship Agreements? Relationship agreements are private contracts made between couples to set out how they will manage their financial and personal arrangements, both during their relationship and if it comes to an end. In the UK, these agreements are increasingly popular as a way for partners to clearly define their expectations and protect…

  • How to Protect Your Finances Before Marriage or Cohabiting

    Introduction to Protecting Your Finances Before Marriage or Cohabitation When planning to marry or move in together, it’s easy to focus on the excitement of a new chapter. However, taking steps to protect your finances before marriage or cohabitation is just as important as planning the celebration itself. Careful preparation can help you and your…

  • How to Challenge a Relationship Agreement in the UK

    Understanding Relationship Agreements Understanding Relationship Agreements Relationship agreements are legal documents that set out how couples intend to manage their finances and responsibilities, both during their relationship and if it ends. In the UK, the most common types are prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, and cohabitation agreements. Each serves a slightly different purpose, depending on the…

  • Postnuptial Agreements Explained: UK Law, Rights and Process

    What is a Postnuptial Agreement? A postnuptial agreement is a legal document created by a married couple or partners who are already living together. Its main purpose is to set out clearly how finances, property, and other assets should be divided if the relationship ends, whether through separation or divorce. Unlike prenuptial agreements, which are…

  • Prenuptial Agreements in the UK: Protecting Your Finances

    What is a Prenuptial Agreement? A prenuptial agreement – often called a “prenup” – is a written contract made by a couple before they get married or enter a civil partnership. Its main purpose is to set out how assets, property, debts, and finances will be divided if the relationship ends in divorce or dissolution.…

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