About this template
Request for division of property after cohabitation separation – Word, PDF, and Excel templates. When a cohabitation relationship ends, anyone wishing to request a division of property must normally submit their request within one year. With this document package, you can write a clear letter to your former cohabitant, document when and how it was sent, request a voluntary acknowledgement of receipt, and keep track of events and supporting documentation.
A request is not the same as a division of property agreement. The letter makes a claim for a division of property. The final distribution of cohabitation property requires a separate agreement or other legal proceedings. The package is primarily intended for separation when both former cohabitants are alive; specific time rules apply in the event of death.
01. Complete document package – 15 files
7 editable Word (DOCX) + 7 matching searchable PDF + 1 Excel register (XLSX). Five Swedish working templates, one detailed Swedish user guide, and an English User Guide explaining the documents. The Swedish templates are delivered in two formats but are not 14 different legal documents.
The Word files are intended for completion and editing. The PDF files are searchable reading and print versions, not digitally fillable forms. Excel provides an administrative overview but does not settle any legal issues and does not calculate deadlines.
02. Special focus on the one-year deadline and traceability
Section 8 of the Cohabitation Act (2003:376) states that a request must normally be made no later than one year after the cohabitation relationship has ended. Determining the correct termination date can be a difficult legal issue. In case T 6320-23 of March 27, 2025, the Supreme Court addressed what applies when the relationship is considered ended but the parties are still living together. Therefore, there are specific fields for factual circumstances, dispatches, receipt details, and evidence.
Warning: The Excel workbook does not calculate whether the request has been made within the correct time. A sent document is not automatically proof of receipt. Seek legal assistance if the deadline is approaching or the termination date is disputed.
All documents and formats
| Document | Content | Format |
|---|---|---|
| 01. Request for division of property | Clear letter to former cohabitant in accordance with Section 8 of the Cohabitation Act with termination date, claim, and contact | SV · DOCX/PDF |
| 02. Voluntary acknowledgement of receipt | Receipt of received letter, without the recipient approving the request or distribution | SV · DOCX/PDF |
| 03. Evidence journal and dispatch | Register objective information on channels, dates, responses, and saved documentation | SV · DOCX/PDF |
| 04. Inventory of potential cohabitation property | Preliminary working document for joint home and household goods – not legal distribution | SV · DOCX/PDF |
| 05. Follow-up letter | Factual reminder of previous request and proposal for next steps | SV · DOCX/PDF |
| 06. Swedish user guide | Legal support, six steps, evidence, termination date, and death exceptions | SV · DOCX/PDF |
| 07. English User Guide | Explains the Swedish working templates in English, no separate English request | EN · DOCX/PDF |
| 08. Case and evidence register | Excel overview for cases, requests, dispatches, documentation, property, and checks | SV · XLSX |
Excel register with nine tabs
Overview, Cases, Parties, Requests, Dispatches, Documentation, Property, Checks, and Read me. The overview counts manually registered entries and summarizes only preliminary property values that the user has registered themselves. It is not a deadline monitor, not a division of property agreement, and not a calculation of how cohabitation property should be distributed. The customer file contains no actual personal data.
How to request a division of property after a separation
- Determine who was cohabiting and identify the circumstances surrounding the termination of the cohabitation relationship.
- Check the one-year rule in Section 8 of the Cohabitation Act. Contact a lawyer immediately if the date or deadline is disputed.
- Fill in the Word template with the recipient's contact details and an express request for a division of property.
- Send the document to your former cohabitant through an appropriate channel and preserve objective evidence of content, date, and receipt to the extent it can be documented.
- Ask for a voluntary acknowledgement of receipt or register other actual receipt details. The receipt is not formal service of process.
- Collect preliminary information on cohabitation property, follow up factually, and document responses. In case of remaining disagreement, an application for a professional partitioner (bodelningsförrättare) may be relevant.
Important legal sources
Cohabitation Act (2003:376): specifically sections 1–3, 8–11, and 26. Swedish Courts – How division of property works. Supreme Court, case T 6320-23, judgment March 27, 2025, on when a cohabitation relationship is considered to have ended.
In the event of death, the request according to Section 8 of the Cohabitation Act must be made no later than when the estate inventory is performed, and only the surviving cohabitant can request a division of property. This standard product is primarily intended for separation where both are alive. Legal advice is needed in cases of death.
Frequently asked questions about requests for division of property
How do you request a division of property as a cohabitant?
You clearly inform your former cohabitant that you are requesting a division of property according to the Cohabitation Act. A written letter facilitates documentation of content and timing, but every situation and evidence issue is assessed individually.
Must you request a division of property within one year?
The general rule is one year after the legal termination of the cohabitation relationship. When the cohabitation relationship ended may need to be investigated. Death has a different time rule.
Is it the same thing as a division of property agreement?
No. The request makes a claim. The division of property agreement documents the final distribution of property.
Does the other cohabitant have to sign the request?
No, there is no such signature on the request letter. The package's receipt acknowledgement is completely voluntary and does not imply that the counterparty agrees to anything.
Can I rely on an email having been sent?
The evidentiary value depends on the circumstances. Save original messages and any acknowledgement of receipt. A sent date is not always enough to prove receipt.
Is a professional partitioner (bodelningsförrättare) included?
No, the package is document support for request and follow-up. Getting a partitioner appointed requires a separate application to the district court.
Are the PDF files digitally fillable?
The PDF files are searchable reading and print versions. Complete and edit the corresponding Word file.
Related products and guides
Cohabitation division of property agreement · Application for a professional partitioner · Guide to cohabitation division and the one-year rule
Legal version and limitation
Version 1.0 · October 21, 2026. AI-assisted review against public legislation, Swedish Courts, and Supreme Court rulings. No external legal review or government certification. The documents are general aids, not legal representation, and provide no guarantee that a request has been made in a timely manner.
