Domestic Contracts include cohabitation agreements, marriage contracts, and separation agreements. These agreements focus on legally enforceable matters including but not limited to, property division, spousal support, child support, decision-making responsibility and parenting time.
Cohabitation Agreement
Parties can enter into cohabitation agreement, regardless of gender or marital status. This agreement outlines their rights and responsibility during cohabitation, separation or death. If the couple decides to marry, the cohabitation agreement automatically transforms into a marriage contract, unless stated otherwise within the agreement.
Marriage Contract
Parties who are married or planning to marry enter into marriage contract to outline their rights and responsibilities during the marriage, separation or dissolution of the marriage. This agreement, cannot include child custody or access, but covers other similar issues as cohabitation agreement.
Separation Agreement
Parties that are now living separately may enter into separation agreements to resolve their affairs. These agreements may address property division, spousal support, children’s education, child custody, access and other related matters.
If you have questions about domestic contracts please contact us for consultation.