Marriage and Family Law

This Canada Asset Acquisition Agreement for a jointly owned asset sets out in writing how the asset will be dealt with if you and your spouse / partner break up.

• The Agreement can be used to cover all substantial assets you purchase together (such as a home, vacation property, boat, RV, family vehicle, etc.).
• Each spouse agrees to pay half of the purchase price, but if one spouse cannot make a payment for any reason, the other spouse can make the payment and his/her interest in the asset will be increased to reflect the amount of the payment.
• If the marriage or relationship breaks up and the parties are unable to come to an agreement regarding ownership of the asset, the partners agree to submit the matter to a mediator, and to abide by the mediator's decision.
• This legal agreement can be used in any Canadian province or territory.

If you and your partner split up, you want to be sure that your jointly owned property is fairly dealt with. Download the Canada Asset Acquisition Agreement for Jointly Owned Asset and sign it before you make that big ticket purchase.

Are you purchasing a substantial asset (such as a real estate property, a vehicle, boat, etc.) in Canada separately from your spouse or partner? You should sign this Asset Acquisition Agreement before you do so.

• This is a legal document which sets out in writing that you will be purchasing the property and making all the payments solely on your own.
• Your spouse/partner acknowledges that you will have sole ownership and waives any claims or rights that he or she might have by law with respect to the asset.
• This Agreement can be used in any Canadian province or territory.
• Download the agreement and sign it before you make that purchase. Otherwise you could lose part, or even all, of your share if you and your partner split up.
• Available in MS Word format.

You and your spouse or partner can protect the property you individually own by signing this Agreement to Contract Out of the New Zealand Property (Relationships) Act 1976.

• Under the Act, your assets would be split 50/50 with your spouse or de facto partner.
• This Agreement lets the parties exclude assets and add property and assets purchased in future to the list of items to be contracted out of the jurisdiction of the Act.
• This is a digital legal document that can be used by married couples, de facto partnerships, and civil unions.
• To obtain the Agreement to Contract Out of the Property (Relationships) Act, add it to your shopping cart, pay for it via the secure checkout, and download it.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in New Zealand.

Are you and your common law spouse planning to separate?

If you have children, and if you own joint property in the United States, you need this Agreement to Terminate Cohabitation.

• Each party waives all rights to the estate of the other party.
• The parties mutually release each other from all claims.
• Arrangements for payment of joint debts and liabilities.
• Arrangements for maintenance and custody of the children.
• Provisions for the disposition of jointly owned property.

The Agreement to Terminate Cohabitation template is available in MS Word format and fully editable to fit your specific circumstances. It is intended to be used only in the United States.

Common law opposite-sex or same sex couples can qualify for certain rights and benefits under Alberta law by signing an Adult Interdependent Partner Agreement.

In order to be eligible, you and your partner must:

1. be emotionally committed to one another,
2. share each other's lives,
3. function as an economic and domestic unit, and
4. must not be married to another person at the same time.

Signing this Agreement means:

• You and your partner are obligated to financially support each other.
• You can register for joint coverage under Alberta Health Care.
• Both partners are eligible for insurance coverage currently available to spouses.
• Partners are entitled to all or part of a deceased partner's estate if he/she died without a will.
• Other rights and privileges available to married couples.

This template conforms to the statutory form required by provincial law for an Alberta Adult Interdependent Partner Agreement.

You and your live-in partner can decide how you want your joint property divided with this Cohabitation Agreement for Alberta.

• A cohabitation agreement is an effective means for any couple to determine what happens with respect to property division and spousal support if they split up.
• The Agreement is made pursuant to Section 37 of the Family Property Act, which allows couples to make provisions for the disposition of their property separately from the provisions of the Act.
• You can also set out how you want your children to be raised, supported and cared for.
• Before signing, you will need to see a lawyer to obtain independent legal advice. For your convenience, the template includes a Certificate of Independent Legal Advice for each party.
• The template also contains the required form of Acknowledgement to be completed by each party.
• Intended to be used only in the Province of Alberta, Canada.

Reconciling spouses in Alberta should sign this Matrimonial Property Contract to specify what will happen to the matrimonial home if they should decide to divorce.

• This agreement is only for couples who have no children.
• The contract sets out the rights and interests that each spouse has in the matrimonial property (e.g. the home they live in), and their respective individual assets.
• Neither spouse will have an interest in the other's RRSP contributions.
• The parties intend that the contract will be the sole determinant of the disposing of the matrimonial property, and the contract will survive any divorce judgment granted to the parties.
• A Matrimonial Property Contract can help make a final break-up much easier on both parties.
• Intended for use only in the Province of Alberta, Canada.

A Prenuptial (or Pre-Marriage) Agreement protects the interests of both parties if the marriage eventually ends in divorce. This standard form template is for Alberta residents.

• The purpose of the Agreement is to clearly establish what the rights and obligations of each party are with respect to joint and individual personal property, in the event that the marriage breaks down.
• Assets that were owned by an individual prior to the marriage remain the sole property of that individual.
• Each party acknowledges that they have no right to the assets of the other party.
• Household and living expenses will be shared proportionally according to income.
• The Agreement will be the sole determinant of the division of property during the marriage and the parties waive their rights under any provincial or federal legislation or under common law.
• You will both have to see separate lawyers in order to get independent legal advice about the rights you are giving up before you sign it. If you fail to do that, the agreement will not be legally valid.
• This Prenuptial (Pre-Marriage) Agreement is intended for use only in the Province of Alberta, Canada.

A reconciling couple can set out in writing how property, custody and support issues will be handled if they split up again with this Reconciliation Agreement for Alberta.

• The spouses agree to each take active roles in raising and nurturing the children, and to consult with each other on important issues such as health care, education and religion.
• Child support will be paid in accordance with the Federal Child Support Guidelines or as amended by court order.
• Both parents will contribute to the child's medical and dental expenses that are not covered by insurance.
• If they separate again, the custodial parent will have possession of the matrimonial home and the other parent will have no interest in or claim to it.
• Each party will pay its own debts, own its own property, and be solely entitled to its own pension and RRSP contributions.
• Each party gives up any claim to the other's estate.
• The parties intend that the Agreement survive any divorce judgment.
• You will need to see a lawyer prior to signing the Agreement, to obtain independent legal advice and ensure that you understand what you are signing.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the Province of Alberta, Canada.

Have you and your spouse decided to separate? If you live in Alberta, you can put the terms of the separation in writing with this Separation and Matrimonial Property Agreement.

• The Separation Agreement assumes that the parties own the matrimonial home (principal residence) as joint tenants.
• The parties agree to transfer title to the property into one name alone.
• The transferee of the title will buy out the share of the other party.
• Each party releases the other from any support or alimony claims.
• Neither party is entitled to pension benefits or RRSP of the other party.
• The Separation Agreement also provides for joint custody of minor children.
• This legal template is for married couples and cannot be used by cohabiting (common law) couples.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the Province of Alberta, Canada.

Prepare a Community Property Agreement for the State of Arizona with this easy to use template form.

• You and your spouse or partner can use this form to designate certain jointly owned property as community property.
• The Agreement is made in accordance with Chapter 2 of Title 25 of the Arizona Revised Statutes.
• It's important to put your property arrangements in writing. Download your copy of the Community Property Agreement, fill it in and sign it - it's so easy.
• Intended for use only in the State of Arizona.

Appoint someone you trust to take temporary custody of your child with this USA Authorization Form for Temporary Guardianship of a Minor Child.

• An authorization of this type would be granted if the parent is unable to care for the child due to illness, injury, incarceration or other circumstances.
• Complete the form with the child's personal and medical information, your personal information, and information about the temporary guardian.
• The Authorization and Consent form gives the temporary guardian the power to make decisions about the child's education, recreational and religious activities, and obtain emergency medical treatment for the child.
• The temporary guardian must consent to the appointment, and the form must be acknowledged in front of a notary public.
• This form is in MS Word format, and is easy to fill in, edit and print.
• Intended to be used only in the United States. NOTE: some States, such as Colorado, have their own forms. Check with your State's department of human services.

If you and your partner live in B.C. and want to keep specific assets as separate property, you should both sign a Cohabitation Agreement.

Overview

Couples who decide to live together instead of marrying do so for a reason. The Family Law Act may offer you additional rights and protections in some regards, but it may also impact your rights regarding your own separate property.

Purpose of Cohabitation Agreement

This Cohabitation Agreement allows you to specify which separate assets belong to which party, and which assets and property are jointly owned by both partners. You can decide what will happen to your jointly owned assets if the relationship ends.

The two of you can also determine how any children of the relationship will be raised, cared for and supported.

Legal Advice is Required

You will need to meet with a lawyer so that each of you can obtain independent legal advice before signing the Agreement.

Making a Cohabitation Agreement is a wise move. Download yours today, and discuss it with your lawyer so you understand how the Family Law Act affects you.

Governing Law

This legal document was prepared in accordance with the Family Law Act and is only to be used in the Province of British Columbia, Canada. 

Draw up a Child Custody and Visitation Agreement (parenting plan) between divorced parents with this easy-to-use template for the USA.

• Purpose. This Agreement is for circumstances where one parent has primary custody of the children and the other parent has visitation rights.
• Visitation. The Agreement provides for regular weekly visitation periods for the non-custodial parent.
• Special Occasions. There are several optional provisions for visitation and temporary custody during holidays and special days such as Mother's Day, Father's Day and birthdays.
• Non-Interference. The parties agree not to interfere with the relationship between the child and the other party.
• Communication. The custodial parent agrees to allow open communication between the child and the non-custodial parent.
• Dispute Resolution. The parties agree to refer any disputes to a third party mediator.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only within the United States.

Use this easy template to prepare a Cohabitation Agreement for a couple in the UK who are living together in a home purchased by one or both parties.

• Provisions of the Agreement include:
  • options for division of the sale proceeds if the home is sold;
  • ownership of the couple's joint property and assets;
  • what will happen upon termination of the relationship;
  • dealing with the couple's bank accounts.
• This template is provided in MS Word format and is fully customisable to fit your circumstances.
• Governed by English law and intended for use only within the United Kingdom.

Prepare a Cohabitation Agreement for Same Sex Couple with this easy-to-use template.

• The Agreement is for a couple who are living together or planning to live together.
• The intent of a Cohabitation Agreement is to establish the ownership of property between the partners.
• Title to property and assets belonging to one of the parties prior to the cohabitation remains with that party.
• Each party's income belongs solely to that party.
• Each of the partners will maintain their own separate bank account, but they will open a joint account to pay household expenses, such as groceries, utilities, etc.
• All property acquired using joint funds will be considered joint property, and will be divided evenly if the parties separate.
• Each party is responsible for his/her own debts and obligations.
• This legal form template is available in MS Word format and is fully editable.

Appoint someone you trust as your agent to take temporary custody of your child with this Colorado Special Power of Attorney to Delegate Temporary Authority for Minor Child.

• This Power of Attorney form allows the parent or guardian to authorize someone as their attorney under the Colorado Probate Code to take over the custody and well being of the child.
• A Power of Attorney of this type would be granted if the parent or guardian is unable to care for the child due to illness, injury, incarceration or other circumstances.
• The attorney-in-fact is authorized to deal with all matters regarding the child's medical and health care, education, activities, well being and property.
• The attorney-in-fact DOES NOT have the authority to consent to the child's marriage or adoption.
• The Power of Attorney is effective for a period of one year from the date it is signed, unless revoked earlier.
• This legal form is available as a MS Word template.
• Intended for use in the State of Colorado.

Divorced or separated parents can draw up a Visitation Agreement for a grandparent to visit with their grandchildren using this ready-made template.

• The Agreement provides for regularly scheduled visitation periods, as well as overnight stays.
• The parties agree not to interfere with each other's relationship with the child.
• The parent agrees to allow open communication between the child and the grandparent.
• The form contains alternate travel provisions either allowing or disallowing travel outside of the child's State of residence, depending on the arrangements approved by the Court.
• The parties agree to refer any disputes to a third party mediator.
• This Grandparent Visitation Agreement is governed by U.S. laws and is intended for use within the United States.
• The form is available as an easy-to-use MS Word template.

If you and your partner own property as tenants in common, you'll need to grant a life estate to your partner to make sure the property doesn't become part of your estate when you die.

• Unlike joint tenancy ownership, which transfers title to the survivor upon the death of one of the joint tenants, any real property owned as tenants in common will become part of your estate and be disposed of under your will.
• A life estate is a way of designating who you want to give the property to when you die, but leaving you the right to continue to live in the property during your lifetime.
• Under this Mutual Grant of Life Estate, each tenant in common grants the other a life estate in the property.
• Each party agrees to contribute equally to mortgage payments, maintenance costs and expenses related to the property.
• Each party indemnifies the other against claims and damages.
• Upon the death of one of the parties, title to the property will transfer to the survivor.
• Keep your property out of your will and make sure it goes to the right person after you die.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in Canada.

Gather the information you require for matrimonial interrogatories with this form for the State of Illinois, in accordance with the Supreme Court Rules.

• This form allows you to compile all relevant personal and financial data from a client with respect to divorce, maintenance and custody matters, including:
  • employment history,
  • income,
  • assets,
  • liabilities,
  • living expenses,
  • opinion witnesses.
• This form is available in MS Word format.
• For use only in the State of Illinois.

Manitoba law treats common law relationships of 3 years or longer the same as legal marriage, and you could end up losing all or part of your separately owned assets if you separate. You should consider signing a Manitoba Cohabitation Agreement.

• The purpose of a Cohabitation Agreement is to determine who owns what, how jointly owned property will be distributed if the relationship ends, and what each partner's responsibilities are to raise and support their children.
• Whatever assets a partner brought into the relationship will continue to belong to that partner. The other person has no ownership interest in them.
• Any assets that were purchased jointly during the relationship would be divided equally between the partners if they decide to break up.
• Both parties are responsible for raising and caring for the children they have together.
• You must both get independent legal advice from a lawyer before you sign. The document includes a Certificate of Independent Legal Advice for the lawyer to sign after seeing you.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the Province of Manitoba, Canada.

The New Brunswick Marital Property Act does not apply to common law couples unless they have signed a domestic contract. That's why you and your partner need to sign a Cohabitation Agreement.

• This Agreement sets out each partner's legal rights and obligations with respect to child support, estate rights and jointly and separately owned property.
• Each partner continues to own the assets he/she brought into the relationship, and any assets acquired during the relationship are jointly owned by both partners.
• Each partner is solely responsible for his/her own debts and financial obligations.
• The partners agree to jointly raise and support the children they have together.
• Each partner waives any right to any inheritance left to the other partner by a will or under the laws of succession.
• This document comes with a Certificate of Independent Legal Advice for each partner. You must see a lawyer and get independent legal advice before you sign the Agreement.
• Intended for use only in the Province of New Brunswick, Canada.

Have you and your spouse decided to separate? Put the terms of the separation in writing with this New Zealand Separation Agreement.

• Provisions of the Agreement include:
  • which party the children of the marriage (if any) will reside with - this party will also retain temporary possession of the family residence;
  • the amount of financial support to be paid by the parent who does not have day-to-day care of the children;
  • payment of joint debts;
  • neither party will incur any further debt on joint credit of the parties;
  • division of jointly owned property;
  • ownership of separate property;
  • payment of expenses related to the family residence;
  • each party releases all claims or demands on the other party's estate.
• Available in MS Word format, fully editable and easy to use.
• Intended to be used only in New Zealand.

Common law couples do not have the same rights as married couples under Newfoundland law. To make sure your rights are protected, you need to sign a Cohabitation Agreement.

• A cohabitation agreement is permitted under the Family Law Act. It gives you and your partner the opportunity to set out in writing what your rights and obligations to each other are.
• You can decide what happens to assets that the two of you purchase jointly, if the relationship comes to an end.
• The agreement sets out what each partner's responsibilities will be with respect to raising and caring for the children, and paying the household debts.
• Since common law spouses do not have matrimonial property rights under provincial law, this agreement covers that as well.
• Both partners must get independent legal advice from a lawyer before signing the agreement. The form includes a Certificate of Independent Legal Advice that the lawyer must complete.
• Available in MS Word format.
• For use only in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

In Nova Scotia common law couples can register as domestic partners, which gives you some of the same rights as a married couple. For best protection, you should have a Cohabitation Agreement in place.

• The Agreement allows you and your partner to specify which assets each of you owned prior to the relationship, and which are jointly owned by both of you.
• You can also set out how your joint assets will be distributed if you decide to end the relationship.
• You can also agree upon how household expenses will be split, and who is responsible for other debts. For instance, if your partner owes money on a student loan incurred before you met, he/she may be solely responsible for paying it off.
• If the two of you decide to get married, the Cohabitation Agreement becomes a prenuptial (pre-marriage) agreement.
• Before signing this Agreement, you and your partner must each get independent legal advice from a lawyer. The form includes a Certificate of Independent Legal Advice for each party.
• Available in MS Word format, fully customizable.
• For use only in the Province of Nova Scotia, Canada.

Cohabiting couples in Ontario can establish their rights and obligations and the ownership of their separate and joint property in a Cohabitation Agreement.

• The Agreement allows you and your partner to specify which assets each of you owned prior to the relationship, and which are jointly owned by both of you.
• You can also set out how your joint assets will be distributed if you decide to end the relationship.
• You can also agree upon how household expenses will be split, and who is responsible for other debts. For instance, if your partner owes money on a student loan incurred before you met, he/she may be solely responsible for paying it off.
• If the two of you decide to get married, the Cohabitation Agreement becomes a prenuptial (pre-marriage) agreement.
• You will both need to get independent legal advice from a lawyer before you sign the Agreement. A Certificate of Independent Legal Advice is included for each of you, which the lawyer will sign after seeing you.
• Ontario law treats married and cohabiting couples differently with respect to property rights. Make sure yours are protected.
• Available in MS Word format, fully customizable.

If your child is going to travel outside of Canada with another adult, you will need to give your consent with a Parental Authorization Form for Foreign Travel with a Minor Child.

• This form can only be used by Canadian residents.
• The parent or guardian authorizing the trip must have legal custody of the child.
• You must attest that there no divorce or custody proceedings in process that would affect your legal custody.
• This is a downloadable and customizable legal form which can be re-used as often as you require.

Give written consent for your child to travel outside of the United States in the company of another adult with this Parental Consent form for minor children.

• This form can only be used by U.S. residents.
• The parent or guardian authorizing the trip must swear that he/she has legal custody of the child.
• The parent/guardian must also attest that no divorce or custody proceedings are pending that would involve the child.
• The form must be acknowledged in front of a Notary Public.
• This is a downloadable MS Word template which can be re-used as often as you require.

Give written consent for your child to travel within Canada in the company of another adult with this Parental Consent and Authorization form.

• This form is only valid for travel within the provinces and territories of Canada.
• The parent or guardian consenting to the travel represents that he/she has legal custody of the child.
• The parent/guardian must also attest that no divorce or child custody proceedings are pending with respect to the child.
• The parent / guardian states that s/he is giving consent of his/her own free will.
• This Parental Authorization for Travel with Minor Child is a legal document that proves the adult traveling with the child has your permission. Failure to produce it upon request could result in delays, cancellations, and even arrest.
• Available in MS Word format. Use it as often as necessary.

Give written consent for your child to travel outside your city or state of residence in the company of another adult with this USA Parental Consent form.

• The parent or guardian authorizing the trip must swear that he/she has legal custody, and that no divorce or child custody proceedings are pending.
• The form must be acknowledged in front of a Notary Public.
• This authorization form is only valid for travel within the United States.
• Available in MS Word format. Easy to fill in, edit and print.

Prepare a Parenting Agreement for a same sex couple who want to have a child with this downloadable template form.

• Scope of Agreement. The contract sets out the parties' intentions as to how the child will be raised.
• Decision Making. The partners will share equally in the responsibilities of rearing, educating, loving and disciplining the child, and will jointly make decisions regarding the child's health and welfare.
• Separation. If the partners separate at some point, they will each do their best to ensure that the child maintains a close relationship with both parents and that they continue to share in the costs and responsibilities of the child's upbringing, regardless of which parent the child lives with.
• This is a generic legal form which is not specific to any country, state, province or region.
• This Parenting Agreement for Same Sex Couple template is in MS Word format and is fully editable to meet your needs.

Planning to get married soon? You and your future spouse can use this short-form template to write a Prenuptial Agreement for the USA.

• The short-form Prenuptial Agreement sets out the rights of each party with respect to their own individual personal property and that of their spouse, if the marriage breaks down.
• Assets owned by each party prior to the marriage will remain the sole property of that party.
• All income and profits derived from the individual's separate property shall remain that individual's property.
• Both parties have disclosed their net worth.
• The parties waive their rights in the other party's separate property, including any rights granted by law.
• Available in MS Word format and fully editable to fit your specific circumstances.
• Intended to be used only in the United States.

If you are planning a marriage soon in the United Kingdom, you and your future spouse should write up a Prenuptial Agreement.

• This easy short form template allows you to clearly establish what the rights of each party are with respect to their own individual personal property and that of the spouse, in the event that the marriage breaks down.
• Property owned by each party prior to the marriage remains the separate property of that party.
• Each party has the right to sell, gift or otherwise dispose of his or her separate property.
• Each of the parties has disclosed their net worth to the other.
• If the couple separates or divorces, neither party shall have a claim against the other for support, alimony or maintenance, or for division of the parties' separate property.
• The template is provided in MS Word format and is fully editable to fit your specific circumstances.
• Governed by English law and intended for use only in the United Kingdom.

Protect your occupation of your home if you separate from your partner by registering a Declaration of Family Residence.

• If you are married or in a civil union and you have registered a Declaration of Family Residence, your occupation of your home is protected if you separate. Your former spouse will not be able to sell, lease or mortgage your home.
• The same rule applies if you rent your home and have added a statement to your lease declaring that it is your family residence. In this case, your former spouse will not be able to transfer the lease without your written consent.
• The family residence forms part of the family patrimony of a couple who are married or in a civil union, regardless of which spouse actually owns it.
• The form is a free Microsoft Word download. English language version.
• Intended to be used only in the Province of Quebec, Canada.

After 2 years of living together, common law couples in Saskatchewan have the same rights and obligations under the law as married couples. You can change that by signing a Cohabitation Agreement.

• A cohabitation agreement gives you a chance to establish who owns what property. For instance, each partner would continue to own the assets that they owned when they entered the relationship.
• Any property jointly acquired by the parties would be divided equally between them if the relationship ends, or would be sold and the sale proceeds split evenly.
• The Agreement contains a provision that each partner is responsible for his or her own debts and financial obligations.
• The partners will be jointly responsible for raising, supporting and caring for any children they have together.
• Before signing the Agreement, you and your partner must get independent legal advice from a lawyer. A Certificate of Independent Legal Advice for each party is included as part of the document, and must be signed by the lawyer.
• This legal form is available as a downloadable MS Word template.
• Intended for use only in the Province of Saskatchewan, Canada.

Have you and your spouse decided to separate? Put the terms of the separation in writing with this Separation Agreement for Canada.

• The Agreement provides for custody of and access to the children of the marriage (if any), and the amount of spousal support and child maintenance to be paid by one spouse to the other (if any).
• Joint debts will be paid by both parties, and debts owed by one of the individuals will be paid solely by the person owing the debt.
• The parties will agree on how property jointly owned by both spouses will be divided. Property owned by only one person will belong to that person.
• There is a section dealing with the disposition of the matrimonial home, which must be agreed on by both parties.
• Each spouse must list his or her assets and liabilities.
• The form includes an Affidavit of Execution form (to be sworn by a witness), a Certificate of Independent Legal Advice or an Acknowledgement and Waiver of Independent Legal Advice (whichever is appropriate).
• You will need to see a lawyer for independent legal advice before signing this form.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Drafted in consideration of Canadian laws and intended to be used only in Canada.

Deciding to end a marriage can lead to major legal battles if the terms are not put in writing and agreed to by both parties.

Make sure you're both clear on the details by signing this Separation Agreement for U.S. residents.

The Agreement covers a number of issues including:

• custody of the children pending issuance of the divorce decree
• responsibility of each parent for child support and payment of health benefits
• division of jointly owned property between the spouses
• responsibility for individual debts.

Format and Jurisdiction

This legal contract form is available as a downloadable MS Word document which is fully customizable to meet your needs. It is intended to be used only in the United States.

The end of a relationship is always traumatic. Make the process a little easier by putting the terms of your settlement into this Canada Separation Agreement for common law partners (same sex or opposite sex).

• Arrangements for custody of and access to the couple's children, and amounts of spousal support and child maintenance to be paid (if any).
• Both partners will pay the couple's joint debts, and each partner will pay their own individual debts.
• Terms for dividing property jointly owned by both partners. Each partner will continue to own their respective separate property.
• Terms for disposition of the couple's home, if it is owned by the partners.
• List of each partner's assets and liabilities.
• The form includes an Affidavit of Execution (to be sworn by a witness), a Certificate of Independent Legal Advice or an Acknowledgement and Waiver of Independent Legal Advice (whichever is appropriate).
• You will need to see a lawyer for independent legal advice before signing this form.
• This Separation Agreement (Common Law or Same Sex Couple) is for Canadian residents. Available in MS Word format.

If you and your ex-spouse have agreed on how to deal with issues surrounding the care and well-being of your children, put it all in writing with this U.S. Short Form Custody Agreement.

• The Custody Agreement deals with the following issues:
  • custody of the children,
  • access by the non-resident parent,
  • medical and dental care,
  • respect for the absent parent by the resident parent (e.g. no derogatory remarks, comments, etc).
• Provided in MS Word format and fully editable to fit your circumstances.
• Intended to be used only in the United States.

Introduction to Document

This template contract is a Sperm Donor Agreement and Waiver of Parental Rights. It is designed for use by individuals seeking to formalize the terms and conditions under which a woman conceives a child through artificial insemination with the assistance of a sperm donor. The agreement is downloadable and editable in Microsoft Word format, allowing for revisions and reuse as needed.

Parties

This Agreement is entered into between two parties: (i) a woman who wishes to conceive a child via artificial insemination, and (ii) a man who voluntarily agrees to donate his sperm for the insemination procedure.

Parental Rights

The sperm donor acknowledges and agrees that he will have no parental rights to any child conceived as a result of this agreement. He further agrees not to seek custody or visitation rights in relation to the child.

Child Support

The mother expressly waives any right to claim child support—whether financial, emotional, or otherwise—from the sperm donor.

Paternity Suits

Both parties mutually waive their rights to initiate legal action against each other to establish paternity of the child.

Identity of Father

The parties agree that no father will be listed on the birth certificate. Additionally, both agree not to disclose the identity of the sperm donor as the natural father of the child.

Dispute Resolution

Should any disputes arise under this agreement, both parties agree to submit the matter to binding arbitration.

Legal Jurisdiction

This template serves as a generic legal contract and is not governed by the laws of any specific country.

Prepare a Surrogate Parenting Agreement with this template form for USA residents.

• Parties. The parties to the Agreement are the natural father, who will provide the sperm, and a woman who will act as surrogate mother and her spouse or partner.
• Parental Rights. The surrogate and her husband give up all parental or other rights to any child born pursuant to the agreement.
• Medical Tests. The surrogate and her husband will undergo physical, genetic and psychiatric evaluations, and the husband agrees to undergo any required tests to determine paternity of the child.
• Prenatal Preparation. The surrogate will undergo prenatal testing, and agrees not to smoke, drink, or take any prescription or non-prescription medications without the doctor's written instructions.
• Insemination. The surrogate will be artificially inseminated with the natural father's semen and if successful in becoming pregnant, will carry the child to term, barring any complications.
• Compensation. For conceiving and giving birth to the child, the surrogate will be paid compensation for services rendered and expenses incurred, which is not to be considered a fee or as payment in exchange for surrendering the child for adoption.
• Assumption of Risks. The surrogate and her husband assume all risks involved with conception, pregnancy and childbirth, and indemnify the natural father and his wife against any claims, including death, injury and illness.
• Governing Laws. The contract is governed by United States laws.
• Available in MS Word format.

If you are planning on living with a common law spouse in the State of Washington, the two of you should complete this Cohabitation (Living Together) Agreement.

• This Agreement is for heterosexual couples.
• Title to separate property belonging to one of the parties prior to the cohabitation remains with that party.
• All property acquired during the relationship which was purchased with joint funds will be considered joint property.
• Schedule of percentage contributions that each party will make towards household and living expenses.
• Each party waives any right to claim part of any inheritance left to the other party.
• This legal contract template is available in MS Word format.
• Intended for use only in the State of Washington.

Take control of how your jointly owned property will be transferred if you or your partner dies with this Washington Community Property Survivorship Agreement.

• The Agreement is made pursuant to RCW 26.16.120.
• The spouses agree that the Agreement will apply to any separate property they may own, which will be converted to community property upon the death of one of them, and ownership of such property will vest solely in the survivor.
• The Agreement will automatically terminate if a divorce or separate maintenance action is commenced by either party.
• If either party is judged incompetent, the other party may terminate or rescind the Agreement.
• This template is available as a downloadable and fully editable MS Word document.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Washington.

TX property owners, avoid probate proceedings with respect to your community property with this Texas Community Property Survivorship Agreement.

• The agreement is between two spouses, pursuant to the Texas Probate Code XI(3), section 451.
• Upon the death of a spouse, title to all community property held by the spouses will immediately vest in the surviving spouse.
• The agreement automatically terminates if the marriage ends.
• As long as both spouses are alive, the property remains community property.
• The agreement revokes all prior community property agreements.
• The agreement must be filed in the county records in order to take effect.
• This legal document template is provided in MS Word format and is easy to edit and print.
• Intended for use only in the State of Texas.