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A cohabitation agreement is a legal document between unmarried couples who are living together. It sets out arrangements for finances, property and children while you're living together and if you split up, become ill or die. You can make an agreement at any time. It's good to do it before you move in together.

A Cohabitation Agreement usually includes: Full names of you and your partner. Shared address. Move-in date. Information about both shared and separate assets and debts. Delegation of household expenses. Details of any joint accounts used to pay shared living expenses.

To create a legally binding cohabitation agreement, you and your spouse must be completely open and honest about your financial situations and you must both sign the agreement in front of a witness. There cannot have been any pressure or threats involved in signing the agreement.

In Georgia, some couples decide to enter a cohabitation agreement. The Georgia Supreme Court has recognized cohabitation agreements. However, the agreement does not create a domestic partnership. Instead, a cohabitation agreement is a contract between the parties, much like a prenuptial agreement.

Cohabitation agreements are governed by California contract law, meaning they must be legally sound and follow all appropriate requirements in order to be enforceable. Cohabitation agreements should be made in writing, reviewed by each party's separate legal counsel, and signed by both parties.

What is an example of cohabitation? Marriage with both married people living together is cohabitation. Two people who are not married living in a similar arrangement as that of a married couple is also cohabitation.