Before partner moves in

[fin]

This probably has been asked a thousand times. If my partner moves in with me and we become commonlaw (3 years), could I become responsible for the dept she has brought into our relationship? She has a personal loan (non bank) and I am worried that if she is unable to pay it, I may be on the hook for it.

Thanks

Fin

[AtALoss]

I think your best bet is to draw up an agreement between the two of you and checked out by a lawyer. Much like a pre-nup. This would protect the both of you in that any debts or assets are kept separate (by your choices). Before and after kind of thing. As well this would also protect both your interests in anything that you build together.