Charlotte Fagan

Mar 14, 2025 | lexology.com | Penny Marshall |Charlotte Fagan

According to research, cohabitees make up the fastest-growing type of family in the UK. In 2021 approximately 3.6 million couples were cohabiting in the UK which is a staggering 144% increase from the amount in 1996. Despite the ever-growing number of couples choosing to live together without marrying, the law has not kept pace with this social shift.