Non-marriage relationships

An introduction to the legal rights and responsibilities arising from cohabitation and from civil partnerships

How moving in together affects your legal position. The rights and responsibilities of cohabiting couples and what happens if the relationship ends

Key issues for cohabiting partners, including using a cohabitation agreement to protect yourselves, what to cover and whether it will be enforceable

How to register a civil partnership, financial affairs and children for civil partners, and how a civil partnership can be brought to an end