What To Include in a Cohabitation Agreement

A man and woman sit at a table amongst balls of rolled up paper trying to agree and make a list of things they need to include in a cohabitation agreement.

Living Together 101: The legal basics

Living Together 101: The legal basics – Right & Obligations Living together can be a wonderful experience, but if things do not work out, the dream can become a nightmare. Over the last 20 years, many more couples are deciding to live together rather than marry. When the relationship lasts…

Preparing a Cohabitation Agreement

Preparing a Cohabitation Agreement For a cohabitation agreement to be resilient, both parties should get legal advice, or have the opportunity to seek legal advice. The three most common approaches are:  Having an Accredited Family Law Mediator prepare an agreement, and both parties having the opportunity to seek independent advice.  Having…

Can Negotiation Work for You?

Negotiation is something we do everyday with our spouses, colleagues, children, and even strangers. Most people are pretty good negotiators because they know what they want and what they are willing to give up to get it. The corner stone of negotiation is compromise. So why do spouses have such…