Many more people are choosing to live together and not get married.
Many of these relationships work incredibly well. However the law relating to dealing with problems when such relationships break down is varied and complex.
At Hoben Johnson we would be able to give you expert legal advice and guidance on what is best for you in such circumstances. We would assist you in looking to what would hopefully be a very good future together and make long term plans which protect any children in the relationship.
The breakdown of a relationship of an unmarried couple poses exactly the same types of issues as would be with the breakdown of a married couple. Even though there is no divorce process to follow there is still often emotional upset and stress. On the break down of a cohabitation relationship there is still the issue of finance, property and importantly any children. Even if the parties did not enter into a Cohabitation Agreement it is still extremely wise for the parties to obtain separate legal advice as to how best to administer the financial and children matters.
Hoben Johnson can draft such agreements in the terms that would make it binding and enforceable through the courts. Such agreements are very good at limiting areas of dispute and keeping costs down to a minimum.