Cohabitation Agreement
/ˌkoʊˌhæbɪˈteɪʃən əˈɡriːmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A private contract between unmarried partners outlining rights and obligations regarding property, finances, and other matters during cohabitation or upon separation.
They signed a cohabitation agreement to clarify their financial responsibilities before moving in together.
Forms
- cohabitation agreements
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Commentary
Cohabitation agreements help define legal expectations for unmarried partners, often preventing disputes similar to those in marriage dissolutions.
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