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Cohabitation Agreements\u00a0to Protect Your Future<\/h2>\n

Living together without formally marrying is becoming increasingly common and, as a result, so are cohabitation agreements. If you think living with your partner but remaining unmarried may be the right choice for you, it\u2019s important that you and your partner set clear expectations, both financially and otherwise. Creating a cohabitation agreement can be an effective way of doing this and can help protect the best interests of both partners should you choose to part ways.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Cohabitation agreements are mutually beneficial and are not exclusive to high-net-worth couples. A legal cohabitation contract helps define the relationship for all parties involved, lays out in clear terms how to address possible issues if the relationship ends due to either choice or death, and offers peace of mind should your relationship change.

At\u00a0Goranson Bain Ausley<\/a>, our attorneys understand the cohabitation laws in Texas and how to help unmarried couples define their expectations and protect their assets. A cohabitation attorney from our family law firm can work with you to identify concerns, discuss options, and determine the right strategy going forward.
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What Is a Cohabitation Agreement?<\/h2>

Much like a\u00a0prenuptial agreement<\/a>, cohabitation agreements outline the expectations each party has for the relationship and how things will be handled should it come to an end.

A few things cohabitation agreements can outline are:<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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