Difference between revisions of "Cohabitation and Living Together Agreements"

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Cohabitation agreements, also known as "living together agreements," are usually signed before or shortly after a couple starts living together. A couple may enter into a cohabitation agreement with the intention of addressing things that might happen during the time they live together, while they ''cohabit'', but cohabitation agreements are most often intended to address the issues that might arise if their relationship breaks down.
Cohabitation agreements, also known as "living together agreements," are usually signed before or shortly after a couple starts living together. A couple may enter into a cohabitation agreement with the intention of addressing things that might happen during the time they live together, while they ''cohabit'', but cohabitation agreements are most often intended to address the issues that might arise if their relationship breaks down.


''There is no legal requirement that you must sign a cohabitation agreement if you're living with someone or plan on living with someone.  You can't be forced to sign a cohabitation agreement.''
It is important to know that there is no legal requirement that you must sign a cohabitation agreement if you're living with someone or plan on living with someone.  You can't be forced to sign a cohabitation agreement.


===Unmarried couples and cohabitation agreements===
===Unmarried couples and cohabitation agreements===

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