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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.
Have you both taken independent legal advice? If not, don’t sign.
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Print a copy of the cohabitation agreement. You cannot sign online. Do not sign or date it yet.
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You will need two different witnesses to witness this agreement, one for each party. Each witness must be independent, have mental capacity and should:
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not be a family member, and
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not be under the age of 18.
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Each party should sign the agreement on the line under their name using their normal signature in front of their witness.
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The witness for each person must sign using their normal signature beside the words "Witness signature" and underneath write out their name address and occupation in the spaces provided.
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Complete the agreement by writing the date in the space provided at the top of the agreement.
- Make a copy of the agreement for each party and store the originals safely away.
- Review your agreement regularly, especially if there are any changes to your circumstances.
The agreement will finish and not be legally binding if you marry or have a baby.
