Cohabitation and Prenuptial Agreements: Planning Ahead Together

Cohabitation agreements and prenuptial agreements let couples decide in advance how property, debts, and support would be handled if the relationship ends.

For these agreements to hold up, each party generally needs independent legal advice, full financial disclosure, and time to consider — an agreement signed under pressure is an agreement at risk.

Far from being unromantic, a clear agreement is often the most practical conversation a couple can have about their shared future.

This article provides general information only and is not legal advice.