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How to Get a Cohabitation Agreement Online?
Get your UK cohabitation agreement online in three straightforward steps, with fixed fees, guided drafting and legal advice from either one jointly instructed lawyer or two independent lawyers.
Book a consultation (or watch our short videos)
Chat with a Wenup expert about your situation, timings and costs—or watch our step-by-step videos to see how it works.
Create your draft on Wenup
Sign up and complete a guided questionnaire with your partner. We'll assign you a dedicated case manager to review your draft and make sure everything's in good order.
Connect with your lawyer(s)
When you're ready, we'll connect you with your lawyer. Depending on the service you choose, you can either jointly instruct one lawyer to formalise the agreement you have reached together, or each receive advice from your own independent lawyer.
Online cohabitation agreements in the UK
Wenup is a fixed-fee, online way for UK couples to put a cohabitation agreement in place together. You both get independent legal advice, the price is fixed and transparent, and the whole thing is built to be fair to both of you, not adversarial.
How Much Does a Cohabitation Agreement Cost?
Clear fixed fees for straightforward agreements — choose the option that works for you.
Single Lawyer
One lawyer acting for both parties
£400
(per person)- Wenup platform, case manager & drafting £560
- Single lawyer acting for both parties £240
- Total, fixed £800
Clear fixed fee for straightforward agreements
Our fixed fee is designed for straightforward agreements. If additional legal work is required because of the circumstances or complexity of your agreement, this will be discussed with you before additional fees are incurred.
Each party independently represented
Two Lawyers
A dedicated lawyer for each party
£499.50
(per person)- Wenup platform, case manager & drafting £519
- Dedicated lawyer for each party £240 × 2
- Total, fixed £999
Independent advice for both
Each party receives advice from their own qualified solicitor on the agreement, its implications and their individual legal position.
Watch how easy it is to get a cohabitation agreement?
Easier than you would expect. There are no solicitor's offices, no chasing appointments and no open-ended fees. Most couples complete their questionnaire in an evening, have their lawyer calls within days, and sign shortly after.
What can a cohabitation agreement protect?
A cohabitation agreement sets out how you would divide things if you ever separated, so you can both feel secure. Couples commonly use one to protect:
Property
A home or assets owned before or during the relationship.
A business
A company or stake you have built up.
Inheritance
Family gifts or future inheritance.
Savings & investments
Savings, investments and shared finances.
Are Cohabitation Agreements Legally Binding in the UK?
Cohabitation agreements can be legally binding contracts between partners. They are not nuptial agreements, but when properly drafted, with full financial disclosure and fair terms, they carry real weight and give you clarity and protection over shared and separate assets.
There are two ways to have your agreement drawn up, depending on where you're starting from:
- Single lawyer, jointly instructed – for couples who have already agreed the terms between them and want one solicitor to formalise and document that agreement.
- Two independent lawyers – each partner has their own solicitor, giving the agreement an extra layer of protection and stronger standing if it's ever challenged.
Both routes produce a strong agreement built on the same foundation of full disclosure and fair terms. If you're already aligned on the terms, a single jointly-instructed lawyer is a straightforward way to formalise them. If you want the added assurance of each having your own independent advice, that option is there too. Wenup supports both from the start.
Is an online cohabitation agreement valid?
Yes. What makes an agreement valid isn't the format, it's whether it's done properly: full disclosure, fair terms, and the right legal advice for your circumstances, whether that's one jointly-instructed lawyer or two independent ones. Wenup is built around those requirements from the start, which is why a downloaded template usually isn't enough.
Wenup provides legal forms, information and access to independent lawyers. Wenup is not a law firm.
Proven Success
"We had a great experience using Wenup and are so happy we found this platform! James provided exceptional customer service from the initial consultation all the way through the signing of our document. We felt very supported during the process."
Laura
"The process was quick, smooth, and tailored around both our busy work lives, with an extremely high quality of service and James having always been available when needed- all of this for a fraction of the price you would normally expect. We cannot recommend Wenup highly enough, and would absolutely use it again (although hopefully won't have to 😉🤞🏼)"
Adam
"We cannot praise the whole team at Wenup enough! From the guidance during the initial steps to the fantastic lawyers who advised us individually, the whole process has been smooth, fast and transparent. And above all, the price was less than one third of all the quotes we had from some London law firms. Thank you!"
Erica
How do I bring up a cohabitation agreement with my partner?
Raising a cohabitation agreement does not have to feel awkward. Framed well, it is one of the most open, honest financial conversations a couple can have, and it protects you both equally.
Our whole process is built to be collaborative rather than one-sided, so it becomes something you do together. On your free consultation we can share simple, kind ways to start the conversation.
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Cohabitation Agreement FAQs
The information below is general information about cohabitation agreements and is not legal advice. Your legal position will depend on your individual circumstances. Where appropriate, we have highlighted situations where you may wish to seek individual legal advice.
Living together does not generally give you the same automatic financial rights as being married or in a civil partnership. Your position can depend on your individual circumstances, including how property is owned and the financial arrangements between you.
A cohabitation agreement can help you both clearly record what you have agreed about your property, finances and responsibilities.
This is general information only and isn't legal advice about your individual circumstances.
There is no set period of time after which living together gives you the same legal rights as being married. Living together for six months, seven years or even ten years does not, by itself, create the same legal status as marriage or civil partnership.
Your individual legal position can depend on your circumstances.
This is general information only and isn't legal advice about your individual circumstances.
“Common law partner” is a term commonly used to describe an unmarried couple who live together, but it does not give you the same legal status as being married or in a civil partnership.
A cohabitation agreement can help you and your partner clearly record the financial arrangements you have agreed while you live together and what you intend to happen if you separate.
This is general information only and isn't legal advice about your individual circumstances.
The law affecting unmarried couples has been the subject of proposals for reform. However, you should not assume that living together currently gives you the same financial rights as being married or in a civil partnership.
Because this is an area in which the law may change, you should take legal advice if you need to understand your current legal position.
This FAQ provides general information only and will be updated periodically. It isn't legal advice.
There is no automatic rule that simply living with someone means either of you becomes entitled to half of the other's property or assets.
The position can depend on your individual circumstances, including how property is owned and your respective financial arrangements and contributions.
A cohabitation agreement can help you both record what you have agreed about your property and finances and what you intend to happen if you separate.
This is general information only and isn't legal advice about your individual circumstances.
There isn't one universal legal test that determines whether a couple is “living together” for every legal purpose. Your circumstances and the particular area of law involved can matter.
If you are living together as a couple, a cohabitation agreement can help you record the financial arrangements you have agreed between you.
If you're unsure about your legal status or rights, you should seek legal advice about your individual circumstances.
A cohabitation agreement is a written agreement setting out the financial arrangements you and your partner have agreed.
Depending on your circumstances, it can cover things such as your home, how household costs are shared, savings and other assets, debts and what you intend to happen financially if you separate.
With Wenup, you'll answer questions about your circumstances and the arrangements you want to make, which we use to prepare your agreement.
With Wenup, the process is designed to be simple. You'll answer questions about you, your partner and the arrangements you want to make. We then use this information to prepare your cohabitation agreement for you to review.
As part of the process, your agreement will also involve a lawyer. Depending on the service you choose, you can either jointly instruct one lawyer or each receive advice from your own independent lawyer.
You can write your own cohabitation agreement. However, simply writing down what you have agreed does not necessarily mean that every provision will have the legal effect you expect.
Wenup provides a structured process for creating a cohabitation agreement based on the arrangements you and your partner want to make, with legal advice provided by solicitors and barristers.
If you're unsure about the legal effect of an agreement or your individual rights, you should seek legal advice.
There is no general requirement to have a cohabitation agreement simply because you live together.
Couples often choose to make one where they own a property together, one person owns the home, they are contributing different amounts, or they simply want greater clarity about their financial arrangements.
A cohabitation agreement can give you both a clear written record of what you have agreed.
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