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Unmarried Couples

Vardags’ leading family law team is trusted for its ability to navigate complex cohabitation and separation matters in Italy with clarity and precision. Whether you are planning your future together or facing the end of a relationship, our lawyers provide strategic advice to protect your interests and avoid unnecessary conflict. 

Unlike married couples, cohabiting partners in Italy do not have automatic rights over each other’s property or assets. However, since the Cirinnà Law, you can formalise your arrangements through a written agreement – an essential step for safeguarding your financial and personal security. 

If your relationship ends, there is no formal “legal separation” process for cohabiting partners. Instead, disputes over property, finances, or children must be resolved through negotiation or court proceedings. Having expert legal guidance at this stage is crucial to protect your rights and achieve a fair outcome. 

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Is Vardags Right for You? 

We are best placed to assist if your situation involves significant assets, cross-border elements, or complex financial structures. Our team regularly advises on: 

  • Drafting cohabitation agreements to define property and financial responsibilities. 

  • Negotiating fair settlements when relationships end. 

  • Resolving disputes over children, housing, and maintenance. 

  • Securing urgent protective measures in cases of abuse or harmful conduct. 

Many of our cases involve international considerations. With expertise in multiple jurisdictions and a dedicated financial forensic team, we can trace assets worldwide and provide in-depth valuations of businesses, trusts, and investments. 

We Are Ready to Help

If you think you may need our help, contact us today. We offer a free consultation to suitable clients — wealthy individuals, successful entrepreneurs, professionals, and high-profile individuals with complex family matters. At your initial consultation, we will listen to your circumstances, outline your options, and create a clear and strategic plan for moving forward. Our confidential enquiry line is available 24/7, and you can also reach us via message or WhatsApp. 

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Types of clients we serve

WEALTHY INTERNATIONAL INDIVIDUALS

We advise internationally mobile clients with personal, financial or business ties to Italy, alongside assets in the UK or other jurisdictions. These matters typically involve high-value cross-border wealth and offshore structures, requiring expertise in jurisdictional overlap.

WEALTHY ITALIAN INDIVIDUALS

We work with Italian individuals and families, from affluent professionals to aristocrats with generational wealth. These matters often involve domestic and international assets tied to family interests, reputation and long-term preservation.

HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEURS

We advise founders and entrepreneurs whose wealth is closely linked to privately held businesses, often across Italian and international markets. These matters typically involve shareholdings, valuation, ownership and ongoing enterprise.

LEADING FINANCIERS, BUSINESSPEOPLE, AND PROFESSIONALS

We act for globally-minded individuals at the highest levels of finance, business and professional life. These matters typically involve complex remuneration structures and investments shaped by corporate frameworks and personal holdings.

HIGH PROFILE INDIVIDUALS

We represent individuals with significant public visibility, including professional athletes, royalty, global influencers and public figures. These matters typically involve international assets, alongside heightened sensitivity around privacy, reputation and public scrutiny.

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