Dallas Cohabitation Agreement Law Firm

Texas Attorneys Assisting Clients with Cohabitation Agreement Matters

A cohabitation agreement is a type of marital contract that is entered into by two people who are in an intimate, long-term relationship with one another and that live together.  Cohabitation agreements specify how assets, property, income and debt will be divided should the relationship suddenly end.  Additionally, a cohabitation agreement can specify if any form of spousal support is expected to be paid, who will pay support, the amount of the support and also the duration of support payments.    

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In recent years, cohabitation agreements have become increasingly popular amongst couples who do not wish to get married to one another, but who plan live together long-term.  Cohabitation agreements are commonly entered into by people who wish to reduce joint living costs, people who are in same-sex relationships and by people who are older and do not wish to marry or remarry. 

Once a cohabitation agreement is created, numerous financial, medical and personal issues will be agreed to, including: 

• how property will be distributed should the couple split up
• how financial support payments will be made, the amount of payments and the duration of payments
• how debts will be divided and paid
• who will be appointed as conservator of each person’s estate
• who will make health and medical decisions should one partner become incapacitated
• who will make final medical decisions in the event of an unexpected emergency

Dallas Cohabitation Agreement Attorneys

When people who are involved in long-term relationships are ready to take their relationships to the next level by creating a legally binding agreements, like a cohabitation agreements, it is always in their best interests to work closely with separate lawyers who specifically handle marriage contracts and nuptial agreements.  By working with Dallas attorneys who are qualified to handle nuptial agreements, people will ensure that their cohabitation agreements are compliant with Texas family laws, and will also be able make sure that their financial futures remain stable should their relationships come to an unexpected end. 

If you have questions regarding cohabitation agreements in Texas, our Dallas nuptial lawyers can provide you with exceptional legal services you need.  Simply contact our law firm to set up your initial consultation!