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Cohabitation Agreement
Free cohabitation agreement template for an unmarried couple living together — property, finances, and expectations.
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This free cohabitation agreement covers 1. Purpose, 2. Property Owned Before Cohabitation, 3. Shared Expenses, 4. Property Acquired During Cohabitation, 5. Debts with 5 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for individuals and small businesses handling a straightforward legal document themselves needing a clear, professional document without commissioning custom legal drafting for a routine situation. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.
Cohabitation Agreement
Party A: [Name] Party B: [Name] Date: [Date]
1. Purpose
This Agreement sets out our understanding regarding property, finances, and other matters while we live together at [Address].
2. Property Owned Before Cohabitation
Each party's property owned before this Agreement remains their separate property: [List significant items if desired].
3. Shared Expenses
Household expenses (rent/mortgage, utilities, groceries) will be shared: [e.g. "equally" or "proportional to income"].
4. Property Acquired During Cohabitation
[Describe how jointly used property/purchases will be owned — jointly, or by whoever purchased it, unless otherwise agreed in writing at the time.]
5. Debts
Each party is responsible for their own debts unless jointly incurred by agreement.
6. If the Relationship Ends
[Describe how shared property will be divided, and any agreement about continued residence in a shared home for a transition period.]
7. No Marriage Implied
Nothing in this Agreement creates a marriage or domestic partnership under law; it is a private agreement between the parties regarding property and finances.
Party A: ______________________ Date: ____________ Party B: ______________________ Date: ____________
*This document is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Some states recognize "palimony" claims or common-law marriage after cohabitation — this agreement can help clarify intentions, but consult a family law attorney if significant assets or a long-term relationship are involved.*
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What's included
- Edit online — click the document, fill in placeholders, download a PDF
- 7 standard sections: 1. Purpose, 2. Property Owned Before Cohabitation, 3. Shared Expenses, 4. Property Acquired During Cohabitation, 5. Debts, 6. If the Relationship Ends, …
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Who this template is for
Freelancers & solo founders
Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.
Small businesses
Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.
Anyone reviewing before signing
Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.
Before involving a lawyer
A solid starting draft to review with counsel, or to use directly for a low-stakes situation.
FAQ
Is this cohabitation agreement template really free?
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What does this cohabitation agreement cover?
This legal template includes 1. Purpose, 2. Property Owned Before Cohabitation, 3. Shared Expenses, 4. Property Acquired During Cohabitation. Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.
Is this legal advice?
No. This template reflects common practice, not your jurisdiction's specific requirements. Legal formalities (required language, witness or notarization rules, filing steps) differ by state and sometimes by county — confirm them with a licensed attorney before this document does any real work.
Can I edit the wording?
Yes. All 5 placeholder fields and every clause are editable right on the page — change what doesn't fit, then download an updated PDF anytime.
Where can I find more free templates like this?
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