Marriage Contracts and Cohabitation Agreements
In this area of law, I can help you navigate through a wide variety of family matters
and domestic arrangements.
Cohabitation Agreements
Two people are considered common law after living together for three years, though having children together changes this. Property division in common law relationships – which doesn’t fall under Ontario’s Family Law Act – is not black and white, but spouses may be able to claim a share of the other spouse’s property depending on the circumstances and contributions to that property.
So in the event of a breakup, it’s a good idea to have a cohabitation agreement in place to outline financial obligations, protect assets, and make it easier to divide things up if necessary. Note that I can only act on your behalf in a cohabitation agreement and not for both parties.
Marriage Contracts
For couples getting married, it can be prudent to sort out assets ahead of time in the unfortunate event the marriage breaks down. I can help you determine whether a “marriage contract” is right for your family.
For couples already married, we can explore a post-nuptial agreement if desired.
