Marriage and Family Law

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.

If you and your partner live in B.C. and want to keep specific assets as separate property, you need to sign a Cohabitation Agreement in accordance with the British Columbia Family Law Act.

• Couples who decide to live together instead of getting married 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.
• 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 and when you separate and the relationship ends.
• The two of you can also determine how your children will be raised, cared for and supported.
• You will need to meet with a lawyer so that each of you can obtain independent legal advice before signing the Agreement.
• Signing a Cohabitation Agreement is a wise move. Download yours today, and discuss it with your lawyer so you know how the Family Law Act affects you.
• This legal document is only to be used in the Province of British Columbia, Canada.

Prepare a Marital Settlement Agreement covering such things as custody, child support and spousal support with this downloadable template for California.

• The Settlement Agreement is drawn up between the two separating or divorcing spouses and is intended to settle all rights and obligations between the parties.
• The parties waive the requirements of Family Code section 2105(a) requiring each party to serve a final declaration of disclosure.
• The agreement also covers:
  • custody of children and visitation by non-custodial parent,
  • child support,
  • health insurance for children,
  • spousal support and health insurance for supported spouse,
  • confirmation of separate property and division of community property,
  • family residence,
  • retirement benefits,
  • release of liability and claims,
  • waiver of rights on death of other party.
• Available in MS Word format.
• This form is only for use in the State of California.

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.

Don't let your child leave the country without this Canada Parental Authorization for Foreign Travel with Minor Child.

Give written consent for your child to travel in the company of another adult with this Canada Parental Authorization for Travel with Minor Child.

• 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 Canada 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Download Form 1 - General Personal Injury Negligence - Interrogatories to Plaintiff, under the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure.

• Amended by 292 So. 3d 660, effective 1/1/2020.
• Available in MS Word format.