Ontario Cohabitation Agreement

Prepare a Cohabitation Agreement (also known as a Living Together Agreement) with this template form for Ontario.

• The Agreement is between a couple who are planning to live together in a common law marriage arrangement.
• The intent of the Cohabitation Agreement is to establish the ownership of property between the parties, and set out the responsibilities of the parties with respect to children and support.
• Title to property and assets belonging to each party's property prior to living together remains with that party.
• All property acquired during the relationship will be considered joint property unless the parties specify otherwise in writing, and will be divided equally between them if the parties separate.
• If the partners own a residence as tenants in common, each of them have a life estate in the property for as long as they reside in the property.
• Each party is responsible for his/her own debts and obligations.
• The partners will be jointly responsible for raising, supporting and caring for any children of the relationship.
• Each party waives any right to claim part of any inheritance left to the other party.