Discuss property and contributions
Tell us who owns the home, how expenses are shared and what each person contributes. These facts help frame the advice you need.
Ontario family law
Cohabitation agreement advice in Ontario
Discuss financial arrangements before uncertainty grows. If you live together or plan to, a cohabitation agreement can address financial arrangements for your relationship. Speak with Alexander Posmyk about the terms you are considering, the information needed and what independent advice should cover.
Book 30 minutes with AlexanderHow we can help
Exchange useful information
Prepare a picture of income, assets and debts. Accurate financial information is important when considering the proposed terms.
Plan for changes
Tell us about an intended marriage, a home purchase or a significant change in circumstances. Ask how the document should be reviewed as your plans develop.
Understand what the agreement can and cannot do
An Ontario cohabitation agreement falls within the domestic-contract framework of the Family Law Act. Its scope and effect depend on the law, the terms and your circumstances. A discussion about property or support should not be treated as a way to predetermine every future issue. Ask for individual advice about the terms you are proposing, particularly where children or a future marriage are involved.
What happens next
Step 1
Explain your plans
Tell us whether you are moving in, already living together, buying property or reviewing an existing agreement.
Step 2
Prepare documents and disclosure
Bring any draft, ownership documents and available financial information. Identify deadlines and what is not yet available.
Step 3
Discuss the proposed terms
Alexander explains the issues relevant to the proposed scope and what further drafting or negotiation may involve.
Step 4
Confirm next steps
We confirm any further engagement and fees separately. Each partner should obtain independent advice before signing.
What to prepare
- Any existing or proposed agreement
- Information about the home, ownership and mortgage
- Available income, asset, debt and business-interest information
- Details of contributions, shared expenses and financial arrangements you want to discuss
- Plans for marriage, a purchase or any proposed signing date
Contact our office for secure sharing instructions. Do not send sensitive documents through an ordinary website enquiry.
Start with a clear scope
The consultation is $150 plus HST for 30 minutes or $250 plus HST for 60 minutes. Further drafting, negotiation or representation is quoted separately.
A booking or enquiry does not create a retainer for further work. Tell us about any deadline before relying on a scheduled meeting.
Book 30 minutes with AlexanderYour questions
Do I need an agreement before moving in?
Whether an agreement is suitable depends on your circumstances and objectives. A consultation can help identify what needs to be considered; it does not commit you to drafting one.
Can I use an online template?
A template may not address your property, disclosure, support arrangements or future plans. Obtain advice on the proposed terms rather than assuming a standard document is sufficient.
Can Alexander review a draft I already have?
Tell us who prepared it, what financial disclosure is available and the proposed signing date. We confirm whether we can accept a review and the work it will cover.
What if we plan to marry?
Tell us before drafting or signing. Ask how the proposed agreement and your plans to marry should be addressed under Ontario law.
Does the consultation price include the agreement?
No. The 30-minute consultation is $150 plus HST. Drafting, negotiation or a more extensive review requires a separately confirmed scope and fee.
Read the official background information. General information only; advice depends on your circumstances.
