Marriage and Family Law

Draw up prenuptial, custody, maintenance agreements, separation, cohabitation and matrimonial property agreements with these Marital and Family Law Forms.

 

Q. What does the term family law cover?

A. Family law is the branch of law that deals with domestic and family matters such as:

  • matrimony, civil unions (domestic partnerships),
  • divorce, separation, support and maintenance,
  • custody and visitation,
  • spousal and child abuse,
  • adoption and foster care,
  • guardianship,
  • paternity.

Q. What is a cohabitation agreement?

A. A cohabitation agreement (sometimes called a "living together agreement") is a legal contract entered into by two unmarried partners who plan to live together in a spousal relationship. The purpose of a cohabitation agreement is much like that of a prenuptial agreement - the partners agree on who owns what going into the relationship, and who will own what if the relationship ends. It also sets out the party's rights and obligations with respect to jointly owned property, child support and maintenance, debt repayment and other issues.

 

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Surrogate Parenting Agreement | USA

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.
$17.99

Washington Cohabitation (Living Together) Agreement

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.
$17.99

Washington Community Property Survivorship Agreement

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.
$5.99

Texas Community Property Survivorship Agreement

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.
$6.50