Cohabitation Agreement and Marriage Contracts
Cohabitation agreements are entered into by couples who are living together or are about to start living together. Marriage contracts are entered into by couples who are about to get married or are already married. Under Ontario law, they are both types of “domestic contracts” and, when properly done, are enforceable in our courts. For couples that are coming into a relationship with property, entitlements, obligations and/or children from a previous relationship, they are a “must do”.
A domestic contract can, with a few exceptions, deal with just about any legal issue that may arise during a relationship or after its breakdown. This can narrow or eliminate disputes between separating couples, saving them thousands of dollars in legal fees and months or years of wasted time in court. We are experienced in drafting binding separation agreements that preserve wealth, eliminate uncertainty and are respected by the courts.
