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In general, states will uphold cohabitation agreements that are written. They are legally binding as long as one partner didn't force the other partner to sign the contract. Further, make sure that the contract doesn't contain anything illegal.

The state does not recognize common-law marriage or cohabitation and will only recognize domestic partnership agreements if the parties created a legal agreement in another state and moved together to New Mexico.

Discussions should start well in advance of the date you are planning on getting married or moving in together. Both parties should have input into the Agreement and be completely satisfied with its terms. That being said a Financial Agreement can also be put in place after marriage or cohabitation has commenced.

Unmarried couples may enter into written and oral contracts that cover rights often associated with marriage. That includes rights to property acquired during the relationship. Unmarried couples may create "implied contracts" or non-marital agreements without writing them down or speaking about them.

Cohabitation is a term used to describe an unmarried couple who live together in the same household. This term applies to opposite or same-sex couples alike. There are laws dealing with the breakdown of a marriage; however, there are currently no laws dealing with the breakdown of a relationship between cohabitees.

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.