Difference between revisions of "Introduction to Family Law in British Columbia"

''Cohabitation agreement''s and ''marriage agreements'' are for couples who are just starting a relationship. These sorts of agreements can talk about how the relationship <span class="noglossary">will</span> be managed (who <span class="noglossary">will</span> pay the bills, <span class="noglossary">will</span> there be a joint bank <span class="noglossary">account</span> or a joint credit card, or who <span class="noglossary">will</span> do what parts of the housework), but most often they talk about what <span class="noglossary">will</span> happen if the relationship ends. These agreements are usually meant to stop a couple from fighting after a relationship ends by setting out who <span class="noglossary">will</span> get what right from the start.

Cohabitation agreements and marriage agreements aren't for everyone. People who are bringing a lot of property, money, or children into a relationship may want a cohabitation agreement or a marriage agreement. People who don't have property or children, are young, and expect to have a long-term relationship may not need an agreement.