Agreements setting out the arrangements which will apply whilst a couple lives together as well as establishing rights on the breakdown of the relationship must meet certain conditions and standards if it is to be valid. We can ensure that these criteria are met to provide you with as much certainty as possible. A cohabitation agreement can help you regulate how you deal with your financial affairs during the course of your relationship as well as dealing with the division of assets should you separate. This can include the contributions each party will pay towards the bills and mortgage/rent, the proportion of the property each of you will own now and on separation, how any debts should be paid and how contents should be divided if you separate. Entering into an agreement before you cohabit means that on any breakdown both you and your partner can determine what will happen and helps you to avoid the expense and stress of legal proceedings.