Cohabitation Agreements

Unlike with married couples, Italian law does not provide a formal procedure for “legal separation” between cohabiting partners. The end of a relationship is referred to as the “cessation of cohabitation” and usually does not require court intervention unless disputes arise or children are involved. In these cases, legal advice is essential to protect your rights and resolve financial and parental issues. 

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HOW CAN VARDAGS HELP YOU? 

Cohabitation Agreements 

• We assist with drafting agreements that set out how property, finances, and responsibilities will be managed during your relationship, and what happens if you separate. 

Property & Assets Planning 

• Clear provisions on ownership, investments, and household expenses; aligned with wills/succession planning to avoid disputes. 

Health, Representation & Daily Life 

• Guiance on healthcare decisions, powers of representation and practical arrangements recognised under Italian law. 

Negotiation & Mediation 

• We help you reach fair, practical agreements on asset division, housing, and child arrangements, avoiding unnecessary litigation. If disagreements arise, we help you negotiate fair solutions and, where necessary, represent you in court to make sure that you obtain the best possible outcome. 

Court Representation  

• If an agreement cannot be reached, we provide strong representation in proceedings concerning children, financial claims, and property division. 

Protection Orders 

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

Cross‑Border Issues  

• Strategic advice where assets, interests or proceedings span multiple jurisdictions. We can help you to establish what is the most convenient jurisdiction for your case and we can secure this for you.  

Assets tracing and company valuations 

• We have a dedicated financial forensic department that assist with worldwide assets tracing and provide companies valuations, in-depth analysis of any business interests, accounts, trusts and any complex economic structure.  

WHY CHOOSE VARDAGS? 

Vardags is widely recognised as “one of the world’s best” (Metro), and is trusted for handling complex and high-value family cases. We offer discreet, personalised advice designed to protect your interests, minimise conflict and deliver exceptional results.

If you are ending a cohabiting relationship, contact Vardags for a confidential consultation. From the very first conversation, our lawyers take time to understand your unique circumstances and guide you through the next steps, offering exceptional insight and expertise at every stage. 
 
If you think you might need our help, please call our free confidential enquiry line to book a consultation. Lines are staffed 24 hours a day, and you can also send us a message or contact us via WhatsApp. Contact us before your spouse does. 

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