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Cohabitation Agreement for Same Sex Couple | Canada

Use this Canada Cohabitation Agreement for Same Sex Couple to set the terms of how your property will be owned, and how your children will be raised and supported.

  • The Agreement can be used by same sex couples anywhere in Canada. A French-language version may be required for Quebec.
  • The parties agree that each of them retains full ownership of any assets they owned individually before they started living together.
  • Any property acquired during the relationship will be joint property unless the partners specifically agree otherwise in writing. All jointly owned property will be divided equally between them if they separate.
  • Each partner is responsible for paying his or her own debts.
  • The partners agree to take joint responsibility for raising, supporting and caring for the children they have together.
  • If either partner has a child from a previous relationship, that child's parent will be primarily responsible for his/her rearing.
  • Each partner waives any legal right to claim a portion of any gifts or inheritances left to the other partner.
  • Before you sign the Agreement, you and your partner must get independent legal advice from a lawyer. The required form of Certificate of Independent Legal Advice is included.
  • Intended for use only in Canada.
  • Available in MS Word format.
$29.99

Alberta Cohabitation 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.
$29.99