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1. COHABITATION AGREEMENT

2. WHAT IS A COHABITATION AGREEMENT?
A Cohabitation Agreement is a contract usually dealing
with what will happen when a common law relationship
or marriage ends. It can also deal with how things are to
be handled during the relationship. The main reason
couples enter a Cohabitation Agreement is to give
themselves a level of certainty on how property is to be
dealt with if the relationship terminates. Usually
Cohabitation Agreements do not deal with issues relating
to guardianship of children, child support etc. as courts
tend not to enforce such clauses in Cohabitation
Agreements.

3. WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF HAVING A
COHABITATION AGREEMENT?
 Cohabitation Agreements give you certainty and peace of
mind on how issues are to be resolved should the
relationship break down or the death of a spouse.
 A Cohabitation Agreement can help protect a family
business.
 Having a Cohabitation Agreement can save you a lot of
money, as litigation can be very expensive especially if it
involves a long drawn out court battle.
 Having a Cohabitation Agreement can save you time as
opposed to a lengthy court process should the relationship
end.

4. ... ADVANTAGES OF HAVING A
COHABITATION AGREEMENT
 Having a Cohabitation Agreement can save you time as
opposed to a lengthy court process should the relationship
end.
 People are more inclined to adhere to a Cohabitation
Agreement than from the decision of a judge.
 Cohabitation Agreements can be tailored to your specific
situation.
 A Cohabitation Agreement can also minimize disputes
regarding how finances are dealt with during the
relationship.

5. WHO SHOULD HAVE A COHABITATION AGREEMENT?
The reality is that most relationships end. It is strongly
recommended that anyone who comes into a marriage-like
relationship with property or children from a previous
relationship should have a Cohabitation Agreement. Thus a
Cohabitation Agreement is necessary to protect your
financial situation and your children.

6. WHAT ARE THE COSTS OF DRAFTING A
COHABITATION AGREEMENT?
The cost of drafting a Cohabitation Agreement is based
on an hourly rate. By filling out the Cohabitation
Agreement Intake Form you can save us time which
translates into substantial savings for you. Our hourly
rate is $250 per hour plus applicable taxes. We do not
charge for such things as photocopying, faxing,
secretarial services, and long distance telephone calls,
which can save you hundreds of dollars more.

7. WHY USE M.J. O’NIONS LAWYERS
& MEDIATORS
We have expertise in drafting all types of
Family Law Agreements such as Marriage
Contracts, Cohabitation Agreements,
Prenuptial Agreements and Separation
Agreements. We will do this in a cost effective
manner while providing high quality
professional service. We understand your
needs and what you are going through.

8. TO KNOW MORE ABOUT COHABITATION AGREEMENT
Visit our website:
http://www.mjonions.com/
Or call us directly:
604-697-0996