Duplessis Law
Agreements & Arrangements
Cohabitation, Pre-Nuptial, Post-Nuptial Agreements
In the midst of falling in love, we believe the smartest plan is to consider what will happen if your relationship fails. It is also the most challenging consideration, especially while planning a wedding or on the eve of moving in together. Just when you want to focus on a long and loving future together, an agreement for a possible break-up will feel incongruent, unromantic, and counter-intuitive. We get it.
We help our clients introduce these potentially awkward conversations with their boyfriend, girlfriend, or fiancé. Our approach is gentle, non-judgmental and supportive. Ultimately, we believe you will feel the comfort of a preplanned agreement that facilitates a calm relationship exit, if ever necessary, that protects your interests.
Once we are aware of your goals and concerns, we suggest a legal approach that would endure a legal challenge should any terms in your agreement become contentious.
Some cohabitation arrangements are unique or unconventional and with our experience, we guide you through to an effective agreement that addresses a common law relationship, a cohabitation or your pre or post nuptial status.
These agreements are typically called cohabitation agreements, pre-nuptial agreements and post-nuptial agreements.
Thinking about moving in together?
Consider a cohabitation agreement that contemplates a variety of terms and scenarios when two people or a same sex couple decide to live together unmarried.
If you live like a married couple for at least two years, the same laws that apply to a married couple will apply to you. The obligations and rights that a married couple is subjected to will also apply to you even if you’re not legally married. Creating an agreement before your two-year cohabitation anniversary date is smart, and your agreement can be updated if you ultimately get married.
Some preliminary planning is very likely to eliminate or reduce strife and upset if your relationship ends. Your agreement will set out how your assets and belongings are divided, how to address household expenses and debts and if spousal support should apply. A cohabitation agreement, like any valid agreement, is legally binding and enforceable.
Each person must seek out their own lawyer for advice, so we can only represent one of you and the other person should retain a different lawyer. This ensures each of you receives independent advice and reinforces the credibility of your cohabitation, pre-nup or post-nup agreement.
It may feel strange, but there are benefits to working through the essential details of an agreement that require open communication about some of your expectations and needs. As you embark on a new stage of your relationship, you do so with a boost from clear and honest discussions.
Contact Us Today!
Whether you're addressing family law matters or working toward important agreements in your relationships, Duplessis Law is here to provide support. Contact us today for a consultation, and let us help you navigate your legal journey with clarity and confidence.
We are dedicated to helping you resolve your legal matters with professionalism and care.
Phone: (604) 998-1928
Fax: 604-630-3096
Email: info@duplessislaw.com
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
