Living together

Changing the law for couples who live together

A growing number of people are choosing to live together outside marriage. Since 1996, the number of cohabiting couples in the UK has risen by more than 50 per cent to 2.3 million - one in six of all couples – while marriage rates are continuing to fall. Yet couples living together are often left without any legal protection if their relationship breaks down.

It is clear that the way we live is changing and our laws must change to match.

Looking for information on your rights?

Advicenow’s LivingTogether campaign explains what rights couples living together currently have, and how they can protect themselves