Marriage and Family Law

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.

• 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.

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.

You and your spouse have separated and are filing an uncontested divorce. Now set out the provisions for payment of alimony with this Alimony Agreement for the United States.

• This form should only be used by couples who do not have children.
• The parties agree to a specified dollar amount of alimony payments, to be paid by one spouse to the other on the dates set out in the agreement.
• Alimony payments shall be made until the death of either party, or the remarriage of the party receiving payment.

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.
• NOTE: some States, such as Colorado, have their own forms.

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 Authorization for Travel with Minor Child.

• 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.
• USA Parental Authorization for Travel with Minor Child form, in MS Word format. Easy to fill in, edit and print.

You and your spouse can set out how your property will be divided after your divorce with this Property Settlement Agreement.

• This agreement is for couples who have separated and intend to file divorce papers.
• The spouses will live separately and free of interference of each other.
• Each party will waive and release any interest which he or she might have to any personal property in the possession of the other party.
• Each party agrees to assume payment of any and all indebtedness on any item in their sole possession.
• Neither party will be responsible for any debt incurred by the other party after the date of the Agreement.

Separated spouses who plan to reconcile can revoke the terms of the separation agreement with this short form Reconciliation Agreement for U.S. residents.

• Each of the spouses releases the other from all claims provided for in the separation agreement.
• Any property that was already transferred between the spouses remains absolute.
• The parties' statutory rights of inheritance or property are restored.

Enroll troubled kids in a youth rehabilitation program with this comprehensive template Admission Agreement for a residential treatment center in the United States.

• The agreement is between the treatment facility, the youth and a parent or guardian. The parent's responsibilities include supporting the youth's activities and participation in the program.
• Program fees cover the child's bedding, personal hygiene supplies, prepaid medical, and other personal expenses. Any unused prepaid expenses will be refunded at the end of the program.
• The parent releases the facility from any liability for injury, illness, death, loss or damage suffered by the child during participation in the program.
• The parent authorizes the facility to obtain medical care if required, and to perform drug testing and other screening (such as HIV, pregnancy, etc).
• The Agreement template also includes: Emergency Medical Release, Personal and Family Profiles, an After Care Agreement, Insurance Authorization, and checklists for use by facility personnel.

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.

Are you and your partner planning to live together instead of getting married? If you live in Yukon Territory, you should consider signing this Cohabitation Agreement (also known as a 'Living Together Agreement').

• The purpose of this Agreement is to establish who owns what at the start of the cohabitation, and what each party's responsibilities are with respect to the household and the family.
• Whatever assets each party owned prior to moving in together will remain that person's sole property.
• Any assets that the parties purchase jointly during the relationship will be considered joint property and will be divided equally between them if they separate, unless they sign a separate agreement stating otherwise.
• Each partner is responsible for his or her own debts and obligations.
• Both partners will be jointly responsible for raising and supporting their children (if any).
• Neither partner will have a right to claim part of any inheritance left to the other party.
• This form includes a Certificate of Independent Legal Advice for each of you, which you must have signed by a lawyer at the time that you execute the Agreement.

Relationships don't always last. That's why you and your partner need to sign a Yukon Cohabitation Agreement. Download your copy today.