This area covers how couples start a relationship and put financial and practical arrangements in place, including cohabitation and premarital planning. A solicitor who practises in this area helps clients draft and review cohabitation agreements, antenuptial or prenuptial agreements, and any contracts that set out financial arrangements should the relationship end. They may also advise on how these matters interact with children, property ownership, and future plans, and guide clients through the implications of intestacy or future marital status on assets.
Where a solicitor protects your position
Cohabitation or prenuptial planning can determine how assets, incomes and debts are treated if a relationship ends or a party dies. A solicitor provides clarity on the applicable law, helps secure a formal agreement, and explains how such arrangements interact with later marriage, civil partnership, or children.
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