Love, Money & the Law

Benefits and Reasons for Creating a Cohabitation Agreement

Episode Summary

Are you living together with no intention of getting married? This episode is for you! Listen to some of the valuable reasons for creating a cohabitation agreement, a list of benefits, and, helpful solutions for challenging issues. You're about to understand why writing down your expectations and desires for your relationship, including obligations for the kids, is the best way to secure a happy future!

Episode Notes

Cindy Hide introduces you to issues and solutions that are part of creating your cohabitation agreement, such as:

• What should be included in the financial obligations of your partnership?
• What about a stay at home partner’s financial needs?
• What happens is one of you suddenly dies?
• What happens if you split?
• How courts consider children and their issues as part of your agreement
• How courts view cohabitation agreements
• Questions to ask yourself before drafting your agreement
• Under what circumstances you have no legal rights without an agreement