Marriage Contracts, Cohabitation Agreements, and Separation Agreements in Toronto
Domestic contracts are legal agreements used by couples to set out certain rights and responsibilities in writing. This includes marriage contracts, cohabitation agreements, and separation agreements. Each serves a different purpose depending on the stage of the relationship.
These agreements are often used to address property, finances, and spousal support. A written agreement can help both parties clarify expectations and record important terms in a clear and organized way.
Ibitoye Law assists clients with:
- Marriage contracts
- Cohabitation agreements
- Separation agreements
- Negotiation and revision of agreement terms
- Clear drafting tailored to your relationship and financial circumstances
Marriage Contracts and Cohabitation Agreements
A marriage contract is used by spouses or people planning to marry. A cohabitation agreement is used by couples who live together and are not married. These agreements can set out how certain property will be treated, how finances will be handled, and what each person expects moving forward.
Separation Agreements
When a relationship comes to an end, a separation agreement can put important terms in writing and create clarity for both parties. Depending on the situation, the agreement may address property, support, and other financial arrangements.
Reach Out to Ibitoye Law
Family agreements should be drafted with care and compassion for individual circumstances. A well-prepared agreement can protect important interests and help both parties move forward with greater confidence. Contact Ibitoye Law Office to discuss a marriage contract, cohabitation agreement, or separation agreement.
Ontario Domestic Contracts FAQ
In Ontario, a marriage contract is used by spouses or people planning to marry. A cohabitation agreement is used by couples who live together and are not married. Both are domestic contracts and can address property and spousal support terms.
Not always. In Ontario, spouses can make a separation agreement without going to court, including an agreement that addresses spousal support. In some situations, filing an agreement with the court may still be useful.
A domestic contract is a written family-law agreement between people in a relationship or former relationship. The main types are marriage contracts, cohabitation agreements, and separation agreements.
Yes. Ontario states that spouses can set up spousal support through a separation agreement without going to court. A written agreement can be used to record those terms clearly.
Yes. Ontario law allows domestic contracts to address property, and the Family Law Act states that property spouses have agreed by domestic contract is not included in a spouse’s net family property.
