Cohabitation Agreement

COHABITATION AGREEMENT

This Cohabitation Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into on the ___ day of ____________, ______, by and between:

______, of ______

– and –

______, of ______

Collectively referred to as the “Parties.”

1. Nature of Relationship and Intentions

• We confirm that we are living together in a committed relationship but are not married.

• We are entering into this Agreement freely and voluntarily, without duress, and with a full understanding of its terms.

• Each Party acknowledges having provided full financial disclosure of assets and debts to the satisfaction of the other.

• The purpose of this Agreement is to clearly set out our financial, property, and personal arrangements, both during our relationship and in the event of separation or death.

2. Household Arrangements and Shared Responsibilities

• The Parties agree on how household expenses, bills, and shared responsibilities will be managed. ______

• The Parties may update these arrangements in writing as circumstances change.

3. Property and Assets

• Individual Property: Anything owned by one Party before this relationship, or acquired later in their own name, will remain that person’s sole property.

• Shared Property: Assets acquired together, or intentionally held in joint names, will be considered shared property.

• Transfers and Gifts: Property given by one Party to the other is the recipient’s property.

• Commingled Property: If property becomes mixed so that ownership cannot be proven, it will be treated as shared property.

• Schedules: The Parties may attach a schedule of current assets:

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4. Debts and Liabilities

• Each Party is responsible for their own debts unless expressly agreed otherwise.

• Shared debts are listed in the attached schedule:

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• No Party may create debt in the name of the other without written consent.

5. Children

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6. Support Between the Parties

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7. Estate Planning and Survivorship

• Each Party retains full testamentary freedom and may dispose of their estate as they choose.

• Except where otherwise provided in this Agreement, each Party waives any rights to the estate or property of the other.

• This Agreement does not prevent either Party from naming the other as a beneficiary under a will, insurance policy, or similar arrangement.

8. Duty of Good Faith and Disclosure

• The Parties agree to deal with each other honestly and in good faith.

• Each Party will provide documents or information reasonably requested by the other to confirm compliance with this Agreement.

9. Dispute Resolution

• If a dispute arises under this Agreement, the Parties will first attempt to resolve it by negotiation.

• If negotiation fails, the Parties agree to attend mediation or arbitration before commencing court proceedings, unless urgent relief is required.

10. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the applicable federal laws of Canada. Any dispute arising hereunder shall be resolved in the courts of Ontario.

11. General Provisions

• Amendment: This Agreement may only be amended or terminated by a written document signed by both Parties.

• Severability: If any part of this Agreement is found invalid, the remainder will continue in effect.

• Binding Effect: This Agreement binds the Parties and their heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns.

• Notices: Any formal notice under this Agreement may be delivered by hand, by registered mail, or by electronic communication (including email) to the last known address of the Party.

12. Execution

Both Parties confirm that they have read this Agreement in its entirety, understand its contents, and sign it of their own free will.

Executed at _________________________, on the ___ day of ____________, ______.

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Signature: ___________________________

Witness Name: _______________________

Witness Signature: ____________________

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Signature: ___________________________

Witness Name: _______________________

Witness Signature: ____________________