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Helping Maryland and Washington DC couples create clear agreements for unmarried partners.
A cohabitation agreement is a written contract between unmarried individuals who live together or plan to live together. The agreement establishes each person's rights and responsibilities regarding finances, property, and other important matters during the relationship.
Our cohabitation agreement services include:
Initial consultation regarding your goals
Review of financial information
Drafting of the agreement
One round of revisions
Coordination regarding signatures and execution requirements
A cohabitation agreement may address:
Ownership of a home or other real estate
Responsibility for mortgage, rent, and household expenses
Ownership of bank accounts and personal property
Responsibility for existing debts
Division of jointly acquired property
Buy-out provisions if the relationship ends
Responsibility for household bills
Other financial arrangements agreed upon by the parties
Cohabitation Agreements generally begin at $1,500.
More complex matters involving businesses, multiple properties, significant assets, inheritance planning, or extensive negotiations may require additional fees.
A cohabitation agreement may be appropriate if:
You are purchasing a home together.
One person is contributing a larger down payment.
You want to protect separate property.
One partner owns a business.
You wish to establish financial expectations before moving in together.
You want a written agreement before combining finances.
1️⃣ Review and Sign the CoHabitation Engagement Agreement
2️⃣ Submit Retainer Payment
3️⃣ Complete the Cohabitiation Agreement Intake Questionnaire
Once these steps are completed, our office will begin preparing your documents.
If you have already signed the agreement and submitted payment, click below and our office will send the intake questionnaire.
A cohabitation agreement is intended for unmarried couples.
If you are already married, you may instead wish to consider a Postnuptial Agreement.
If you plan to marry before the agreement is signed, a Prenuptial Agreement may be more appropriate.
If you are covered under a legal plan, please contact our office first so we can verify your coverage before beginning the process.
