{"id":2561,"date":"2020-06-11T09:37:28","date_gmt":"2020-06-11T09:37:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cathkarlinfamilylaw.co.uk\/?page_id=2561"},"modified":"2021-11-18T12:40:53","modified_gmt":"2021-11-18T12:40:53","slug":"cohabitation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cathkarlinfamilylaw.co.uk\/cohabitation\/","title":{"rendered":"Cohabitation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row enable_content_animation=&#8221;yes&#8221; animation_preset=&#8221;Fade In Down&#8221; enable_overlay=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1591868239950{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 10px !important;padding-top: 140px !important;padding-bottom: 130px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/cathkarlinfamilylaw.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/cohabit-page.jpg?id=2565) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;border-bottom-color: #ff533d !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}&#8221; 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At Cath Karlin Family Law you will receive expert advice on the consequences of cohabitation breakdown whether it is due to separation or death.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1589979124834{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;background-color: #171e2e !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<style>.ld_tabs_663bdb5a92214 .tabs-nav > li.active > a, .ld_tabs_663bdb5a92214 .tabs-nav > li:hover > a{color:rgb(168, 152, 122);}.ld_tabs_663bdb5a92214 .tabs-nav a:after{background-color:rgb(168, 152, 122);}<\/style><div class=\"tabs tabs tabs-nav-side tabs-nav-shadowed ld_tabs_663bdb5a92214\" >\n\t<ul class=\"nav tabs-nav\" role=\"tablist\"><li role=\"presentation\" class=\"h5 active\"><a href=\"#1533200317764-ac74f373-16fd326c-43c5\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"1533200317764-ac74f373-16fd326c-43c5\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"tab\">What is Cohabitation?<\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\" class=\"h5\"><a href=\"#ld-1584972955903-a52aa0ef-8d40\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ld-1584972955903-a52aa0ef-8d40\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Separation<\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\" class=\"h5\"><a href=\"#ld-1584973049453-bc44451e-e1b8\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ld-1584973049453-bc44451e-e1b8\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Death<\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\" class=\"h5\"><a href=\"#ld-1584973098207-21c0a1c8-f274\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ld-1584973098207-21c0a1c8-f274\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"tab\">Cohabitation Agreement<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t<div class=\"tabs-content\"><div id=\"1533200317764-ac74f373-16fd326c-43c5\" role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"tabs-pane fade active in\"><p>[vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1533201189477{padding-left: 7% !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>What is Cohabitation?<\/h3>\n<p>Cohabitation refers to the living arrangement of a couple who live in the same property whilst being in a long-term relationship but remain unmarried.<\/p>\n<p>The Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006 was updated to include couples who choose to live together in the same way as a husband and wife or as civil partners and sets out their responsibilities toward each other and, any children should their relationship come to an end.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<\/p>\n<\/div><div id=\"ld-1584972955903-a52aa0ef-8d40\" role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"tabs-pane fade\"><p>[vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1533201189477{padding-left: 7% !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Separation<\/h3>\n<p>There are various rights for cohabiting couples who wish to separate from each other, these include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The law assumes joint ownership of goods or the value of goods if it cannot be agreed upon who owns them.<\/li>\n<li>Subject to any agreement between the cohabitants to the contrary, the money or property shall be treated as belonging to each cohabitant in equal shares. This does not however, apply to the house in which the couple live.<\/li>\n<li>The Court can be asked to examine the case for financial provisions should it lead to one partner becoming financially disadvantaged. This may occur in cases where one partner has sacrificed their career to look after children or have reduced their capacity to earn money once they have separated. Claims are brought under Section 28 of the Family Law ( Scotland) Act 2006 and must be brought to court and served on the other party within one year of separation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<\/p>\n<\/div><div id=\"ld-1584973049453-bc44451e-e1b8\" role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"tabs-pane fade\"><p>[vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1533201189477{padding-left: 7% !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Death<\/h3>\n<p>Should a cohabiting partner die and have not left a will, the surviving partner is not automatically entitled to claim from the estate of their deceased partner.<\/p>\n<p>This could mean that they may be required to move out of the property they once shared together. Should this happen the surviving partner has the right to ask the court to consider giving them a share of the decease\u2019s estate.<\/p>\n<p>Claims are brought under Section 29 of the Family Law ( Scotland) Act 2006 and must be brought to court within six months of death.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<\/p>\n<\/div><div id=\"ld-1584973098207-21c0a1c8-f274\" role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"tabs-pane fade\"><p>[vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1533201189477{padding-left: 7% !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Cohabitation Agreement<\/h3>\n<p>A cohabitation agreement can be put in place to provide certain securities for both parties should the cohabiting relationship end. The rights provided to a cohabitant are limited should the relationship break down or a partner dies if you do not have a cohabitation agreement in place. This can lead to having to enter a lengthy, costly and stressful legal battle for financial provisions.<\/p>\n<p>At Cath Karlin Family Law you would be given advice on creating a legally enforceable agreement which is fair and reasonable for both parties in event of a separation.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1589978684119{padding-top: 90px !important;padding-bottom: 90px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;11\/12&#8243; enable_column_shadowbox=&#8221;yes&#8221; column_box_shadow=&#8221;%5B%7B%22blur_radius%22%3A%2230px%22%2C%22spread_radius%22%3A%2210px%22%2C%22shadow_color%22%3A%22rgba(0%2C%200%2C%200%2C%200.04)%22%7D%5D&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1589979369781{padding-top: 5% !important;padding-right: 5% !important;padding-bottom: 5% !important;padding-left: 5% !important;background-color: #a8987a !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Get in Touch Today<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Cath Karlin\u00a0is a vastly experienced lawyer and uses this alongside her\u00a0<a style=\"color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/cathkarlinfamilylaw.co.uk\/expertise\/\">expertise<\/a>\u00a0to assist you however possible. 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