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Prenup & Cohab

Cohabitation & Prenuptial Agreements

Protecting your rights through every stage of a relationship. A cohabitation or marriage agreement protects your assets, reduces uncertainty, and supports healthier relationships. Whether you’re building a future together or safeguarding what you’ve built, we’ll help you create an agreement designed to prevent conflict—not cause it.

Clarity. Security. Peace of mind.

Whether you’re moving in together or preparing for marriage, a cohabitation or prenuptial agreement gives you clarity and security. These agreements set out how property, debt, and support will be managed during your relationship and if it comes to an end.

Our team helps couples protect their financial interests with agreements that are fair, enforceable, and tailored to their unique circumstances. By planning ahead, you can avoid costly disputes, reduce uncertainty, and focus on building a stronger future together.

Why consider a Cohabitation or Marriage Agreement?

  • Protect property, investments, or a business
  • Safeguard inheritances and family wealth
  • Address income or asset imbalances
  • Plan ahead for children, especially in blended families

What can these agreements cover?

How we can help:

  • Drafting clear, customized cohabitation and marriage agreements
  • Reviewing agreements prepared by your partner’s lawyer
  • Advising on your rights, obligations, and long-term impacts
  • Collaborating with financial experts when needed
  • Updating or challenging agreements as life circumstances change

A cohabitation or marriage agreement offers more than legal protection—it provides financial security, peace of mind, and a clear path forward. Whether you’re planning your future together or safeguarding what you’ve built, we’ll help you create an agreement that fosters clarity, not conflict.

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Factors Indicating a Marriage-Like Relationship in British Columbia: “Are we considered spouses?”

Tiara Cunningham,Keita Szemok-Uto

It’s one of the most common questions in British Columbia family law.
In BC, a relationship does not need a wedding, registry, or even the label “common law” to attract legal rights and obligations. When a couple separates, courts may find that they were in a marriage-like relationship, triggering potential claims for property division, spousal support, and other rights under the Family Law Act.

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