Dissolution of Cohabiting Unions
Cohabiting unions represent an increasingly common choice for couples who decide to share their lives without formalizing marriage or civil union. However, when cohabitation ends, it is important to approach this moment with clarity and legal protection, in order to resolve all property and personal issues fairly.
At the Bianucci Law Firm in Milan, we offer comprehensive assistance for managing the dissolution of cohabiting unions, ensuring that our clients' rights are protected and that mutual responsibilities are defined, especially regarding any children involved.
The dissolution of a cohabiting union requires a careful legal approach to ensure a peaceful resolution that respects the agreements made during cohabitation.
Main Legal Issues in Dissolution
The dissolution of a cohabiting union can raise various legal issues that must be handled with care. These include:
- Division of Assets: assets acquired during cohabitation may be subject to specific agreements or disputes to be resolved legally;
- Cohabitation Agreements: if established, these agreements regulate many property and personal aspects of the couple;
- Child Protection: in the case of children born during cohabitation, there remains the obligation to ensure their maintenance, education, and care;
- Transfer of Contracts: in the event of death or termination of cohabitation, issues may arise regarding the transfer of lease agreements or the management of shared assets.
What Italian Law Provides
Law No. 76/2016 (Cirinnà Law) introduced important changes for cohabiting unions, establishing that cohabitants have specific rights, such as the right to visit in case of illness, the transfer of lease contracts, and the possibility of establishing cohabitation agreements. However, the dissolution of the union often requires legal intervention to regulate matters not covered by law.
Our Legal Support
The Bianucci Law Firm offers complete assistance for the dissolution of cohabiting unions, dealing with:
- Consulting and managing asset division;
- Drafting and reviewing cohabitation agreements to prevent future conflicts;
- Protecting the rights of children and regulating their custody;
- Resolving disputes through negotiation or judicial intervention.
Thanks to our experience, we guarantee a sensitive and effective approach, respecting the rights of all parties involved.
Cohabitants have limited rights compared to spouses, but they can protect themselves by establishing a cohabitation agreement that regulates property and personal aspects. In the case of children, the obligations of maintenance and care remain.
No, it is not mandatory, but it is highly recommended to clearly regulate property relations and prevent disputes in case of dissolution of the union.
Assets acquired during cohabitation belong to the cohabitant who purchased them, unless otherwise agreed. If the asset is jointly owned, an agreement must be reached or the court must be involved to divide it.
Children born from a cohabiting union have the same rights as children born in marriage. Parents are obligated to ensure their maintenance, education, and care, regardless of civil status.
Certainly. We offer consulting and support to manage the dissolution of cohabiting unions, competently addressing all legal issues related to asset division, child protection, and cohabitation agreements.