Cohabitation Agreement

    

BE IT KNOWN that this agreement is being made between [party 1] and [party 2] on [date]. Both parties reside in the state of [state].

1. The parties are involved in a romantic relationship and desire to live together, but do not wish to be bound by the statutory or common-law provisions associated with matrimony.

2. The parties agree to live together for the stated duration, or an indefinite period of time as described below:

3. Any property/belongings acquired by us as individuals during the duration of this living arrangement shall be considered our separate property. Any property received as a gift shall be considered the property of the party who receives it. Also, below is listed specific property brought into the relationship that will continue to be the separate property of the owner:

Property				Owner
...					...

4. Income earned by each party shall be maintained in joint/separate funds as described below:

5. All debts and expenses, including rent, food, and other living expenses, shall be paid by the following method:

6. This living arrangement can be terminated at any time, but both parties will remain subject to the terms of any existing leases and loans.

7. Both parties agree not to sue one another for support or property rights.

SIGNATURE ____________________________ DATE ____________________________

SIGNATURE ____________________________ DATE ____________________________

WITNESS ____________________________

WITNESS ____________________________

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