Canadian lawyer Jeffrey Behrendt has taken his years of experience creating and negotiating cohabitation agreements and written a complete guide for Canadian couples thinking about entering into a cohabitation agreement.
This brief, easy to read book takes you through every step of the process without any legalese. Behrendt gives you a solid background not just in cohabitation agreements, but also family and estate law for common law couples.
Inside this guide you will discover:
What makes a valid cohabitation agreement How custody, access, and child support are affected by cohabitation agreements What your cohabitation agreement can say about spousal support How property can be divided Explanations of common legal terms Cohabitation agreements and estate planning And Much More
Each chapter guides you through the various legal issues of a cohabitation agreement. Common questions are answered and the most common options couples choose when agreeing to a cohabitation agreement are laid out.
If you are living common law, or about to, then this book is for you. It will answer your questions about cohabitation agreements and will make sure you are prepared when you visit a lawyer to get your agreement drafted. This book can help you lower your legal fees, increase your confidence, and give you peace of mind.
