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As used in this section, ?cohabitation? means regularly residing with an adult of the same or opposite sex, if the parties hold themselves out as a couple, and regardless of whether the relationship confers a financial benefit on the party receiving alimony.

Living together with someone is also sometimes called 'cohabitation'. A cohabiting couple is a couple that lives together in an intimate and committed relationship, who are not married to each other and not in a civil partnership. Cohabiting couples can be opposite-sex or same-sex.

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.

Cohabitation can be difficult to prove but may be established in many ways including, but not limited to: Evidence of financial, social, and sexual interdependence; By a sharing of the same residence; and/or. By other means.

More commonly, cohabitation agreements are used by couples to acknowledge the ownership details of the property and the respective financial or maintenance responsibilities of each partner. They are particularly important for unmarried couples who have children.

Contents of a Cohabitation Agreement Whether owned property has both parties' names on the deed and who is responsible for paying the mortgage. Whether both parties' names are on the lease and who is responsible for paying the rent. What happens to the property if the parties split up.