Unmarried separation - agreement

Horizon81

I'll keep this brief, but in short I'm looking for advice regards an agreement or legal document (?) that I'll need to formalise a separation agreement.

Basically, my ex-partner and I (unmarried) lived together in my house for the last 3 years. The house is in my name only, and I bought it before we met. For the past 3 years we split all bills, including mortgage payments.

The split is amicable and we have discussed me paying my ex a lump sum payment in light of the fact that she contributed to my mortgage for the past 3 years. She has now moved out. We've agreed on a sum that is satisfactory to both parties. The thing is, I need to cover my backside. I want this to be the end of the matter, the full and final settlement. I wouldn't want to be pursued for more money later down the line and although things are amicable at the moment, nobody knows what the future holds.

So... what sort of document do we both need to sign? Is there a template online anywhere? Am I best off using a solicitor?

Rubik

Sounds like you need a separation agreement. Avoid internet templates at all costs, and make sure you use a family law solicitor to write an agreement that is tailored to your specific agreement and situation. You should be able to find a fixed fee service - if not, let me know and I can point you in the right direction.