Many couples for reasons of their own choose to cohabit with their partner as opposed to entering into a marriage. However, it is essential to know what your rights are in such a partnership as the law does not provide for automatic rights to property or financial division in the event of the breakdown of a relationship.

Expert advice must be sought in this respect so that one party does not find themselves 'out in the cold' come the end of a relationship. There are various safeguards which can be put into place at the outset (such as cohabitation contracts) which may prove to be a prudent step in the long term.

Sultan Lloyd can offer advice in relation to all aspects of cohabitation.