When you are considering moving in with a new partner, or you and your partner are considering buying a home together, it is important to consider a Cohabitation Agreement to clarify the ownership of the shared assets and avoid disagreements in the future.

Things that you should consider:

• Is one partner providing the majority of the deposit
• Are you both paying the same contribution to the monthly mortgage payments
• What will happen if you have children or adopt children?
• What would happen if one of you died

A Cohabitation Agreement will ensure that your asset and ownership of that asset are agreed upon and reflected in the agreement.