Cohabitation Agreement
with Bonus Will kit
Couples living together deserve the security of a mutually agreed contract in writing, for their own protection.
In the event of a breakdown in the relationship or the death of a partner, a Cohabitation Agreement will help to define the relationship, respective property rights and the liabilities arising from joint tenancy. Here, the rights and obligations can be spelled out in writing eliminating the burden of uncertainty.
When establishing your Cohabitation Agreement it's sensible to give some thought to effecting a legal Will, thats why this agreement includes a bonus Will Kit.
Cohabitation Agreements are agreements made between people who are living together or intending to live together but not intending to get married.
While couples intending to get married should define their relationship with a Prenuptial Agreement
Unlike other financial agreements made under the Family Law Act 1974, Cohabitation agreements are subject to and governed by State legislation. This means you will need to choose the agreement kit that relates to the state you wish your agreement to be governed by. Cohabitation agreements also have different names depending upon your state.
In New South Wales agreements are called Domestic Relationship Agreements and they are made pursuant to section 44 Property (Relationships) Act 1984 click here for more.
In Queensland agreements are called Cohabitation Agreements and they are made pursuant to part 19 Property Law Act 1974 Click here for more.
In Western Australia agreements are called Financial Agreements and they are made pursuant to sect 205ZN of the Family Court Act 1997 click here for more.
In South Australia agreements are called Domestic Partnership Agreements and they are made pursuant to section 5 of the Domestic Partners Property Act 1996. click here for more.
In Tasmania agreements are called Personal Relationship Agreements and they are made pursuant to sect 60 the Relationships Act 2003. click here for more.
In The Australian Capital Territory agreements are called Domestic Relationship Agreements and they are made pursuant to part 4 the Domestic Relationships Act 1994. click here for more.
In the Northern Territory agreements are called Cohabitation Agreements and they are made pursuant to part 3 the De Facto Relationships Act. click here for more.