Read the document to make sure it meets your needs.
Remember that if you have any questions you can easily Ask a lawyer.
Cohabitation agreement checklist
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Here are a few important steps to take to finish your document
The most important points to help make sure your agreement is upheld by the courts are:
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be completely honest with each other
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both of you must take independent legal advice before signing
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the agreement must be made by both of you, with no undue pressure from either of you
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your signatures must be witnessed by different witnesses
For more information, read Cohabitation.
Have you both taken independent legal advice? If not, don’t sign.
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Print a copy for each person (the parties). You cannot sign online.
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You need two witnesses, one for each party. Each witness must be independent (ie not be a family member), have mental capacity and should not be under 18.
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Each party must sign on the line beside their name, using their normal signature, in front of their witness.
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The witnesses must sign on the line beside the words ‘Witness signature’ and write out their name, address and occupation in the spaces provided.
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Complete the document by writing the date in the space provided at the top.
Make a copy for each party and store the originals safely away.
Remember to regularly review your cohabitation agreement, especially if there are any changes to your circumstances (eg if you have a child).
This agreement will automatically come to an end and will generally not be considered by the courts if you marry or have a baby.
