Vancouver Family Lawyer Focusing On Cohabitation Agreements

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Cohabitation Agreement
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What is a Cohabitation Agreement?

• A  Cohabitation Agreement is a contract usually
  dealing with what will happen when a common law
  relationship or marriage ends. It can also deal
  with how things are to be handled during the
  relationship. The main reason couples enter a
  Cohabitation Agreement is to give themselves a
  level of certainty on how property is to be dealt
  with if the relationship terminates. Usually
  Cohabitation Agreements do not deal with issues
  relating to guardianship of children, child
  support etc. as courts tend not to enforce such
  clauses in Cohabitation Agreements.

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What are the Advantages of having a Cohabitation
Agreement?

• Cohabitation Agreements give you certainty and
  peace of mind on how issues are to be resolved
  should the relationship break down or the death
  of a spouse.
• A  Cohabitation Agreement can help protect a
  family business.
• Having a Cohabitation Agreement can save you a
  lot of money, as litigation can be very expensive
  especially if it involves a long drawn out court
  battle.
• Having a Cohabitation Agreement can save you time
  as opposed to a lengthy court process should the
  relationship end.

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... Advantages of having a Cohabitation Agreement

• Having a Cohabitation Agreement can save you time
  as opposed to a lengthy court process should the
  relationship end.
• People are more inclined to adhere to a
  Cohabitation Agreement than from the decision of
  a judge.
• Cohabitation Agreements can be tailored to your
  specific situation.
• A  Cohabitation Agreement can also minimize
  disputes regarding how finances are dealt with
  during the relationship.

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Who should have a Cohabitation Agreement?

• The reality is that most relationships end. It
  is strongly recommended that anyone who comes
  into a marriage-like relationship with property
  or children from a previous relationship should
  have a Cohabitation Agreement. Thus a
  Cohabitation Agreement is necessary to protect
  your financial situation and your children.

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What are the costs of drafting a Cohabitation
Agreement?

• The cost of drafting a Cohabitation Agreement is
  based on an hourly rate. By filling out the
  Cohabitation Agreement Intake Form you can save
  us time which translates into substantial savings
  for you. Our hourly rate is 250 per hour plus
  applicable taxes. We do not charge for such
  things as photocopying, faxing, secretarial
  services, and long distance telephone calls,
  which can save you hundreds of dollars more.

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Why use M.J. ONions Lawyers Mediators

• We have expertise in drafting all types of
  Family Law Agreements such as Marriage Contracts,
  Cohabitation Agreements, Prenuptial Agreements
  and Separation Agreements. We will do this in a
  cost effective manner while providing high
  quality professional service. We understand your
  needs and what you are going through.

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To know more about Cohabitation Agreement

• Visit our website
• http//www.mjonions.com/
• Or call us directly
• 604-697-0996