Domestic-Contract Drafting Under Ontario Law
We draft cohabitation agreements with the Ontario statutory framework in mind, including what the law permits a cohabitation agreement to cover.
Barrister & Solicitor | Notary Public
Barrister & Solicitor | Notary Public
Over 20 Years of Experience in Family Law and Notary Services
A cohabitation agreement in Ontario (often called a common law agreement Ontario couples use) is a type of domestic contract for partners who are living together or planning to live together and are not married. Under Ontario’s Family Law Act, it can address rights and obligations during cohabitation, on separation, or on death—particularly around property and support obligations.
If you are looking for a cohabitation agreement lawyer in Toronto or a cohabitation agreement lawyer in Ontario, Family Law Helps drafts and reviews agreements with a clear, enforceability-focused process and practical terms.
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Ontario law allows two people who are cohabiting (or intend to cohabit) and are not married to sign a cohabitation agreement setting out their rights and obligations, including:
A cohabitation agreement is especially important because common-law couples are not required to split property the way married spouses do, and ownership often depends on title and other facts.
We draft cohabitation agreements with the Ontario statutory framework in mind, including what the law permits a cohabitation agreement to cover.
A cohabitation agreement should be easy to apply if the relationship ends. We focus on clear definitions, realistic terms, and clean drafting.
Ontario courts can set aside a domestic contract (or part of it) in certain circumstances, including significant non-disclosure or where someone did not understand the nature or consequences of the contract. Our workflow is built to reduce those risks.
A domestic contract is generally unenforceable unless it is in writing, signed by the parties, and witnessed. We guide execution so avoidable technical problems do not undermine the agreement.
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