This book is a practical, non-threatening guide to marriage contracts and cohabitation agreements: what they are, who needs them, what they can do for you, how to broach such an unromantic subject with your sweetheart, working with a lawyer to draft or customize a contract, and lots of examples.Thousands of Canadians get married each year-in love, starry-eyed, and committed forever. But almost half of Canadian marriages end in divorce, and trust can soon turn to bitter battles over business assets, financial settlements, and child custody.This book is a practical, non-threatening guide to marriage contracts and cohabitation agreements: what they are, who needs them, what they can do for you, how to broach such an unromantic subject with your partner, and working with a lawyer to draft or customize a contract.
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978-0-471-64206-0 (9780471642060)
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Michael Cochrane, LL.B., has been practising law in Ontario for 20 years in the public and private sector. As a senior policy lawyer with the Ontario Attorney General, he was involved with the reform of Ontario's family laws. He has appeared as a legal expert on the Dini Petty Show, Jane Hawtin Live, CBC's Counterspin, TVO, and Real Life. He is the author of Surviving Your Divorce: A Guide to Canadian Family Law, and Surviving Your Parent's Divorce: A Guide for Young Canadians.
Author's Note Acknowledgements Chapter 1 Introduction: Good Relationships Chapter 2 The Legal Consequences of Marriage and Cohabitation Chapter 3 Why Do I Need a Marriage Contract? Chapter 4 Why Do I Need a Cohabitation Agreement? Chapter 5 Talking About Domestic Agreements Chapter 6 The Role of the Lawyer Chapter 7 Signed, Sealed, and Delivered: The Technical Stuff Chapter 8 Special Concerns for Blended Families Chapter 9 Cohabitation Agreements for Same--Sex Couples Chapter 10 Frequently Asked Questions Conclusion Appendix A. A Glossary of Family Appendix B. An Example of a Retainer Appendix C. An Example of a Lawyer's Account for Fees and Disbursements Appendix D. Two Examples of Marriage Contracts Appendix E. The Lawyer's Domestic Contract Checklist Appendix F. Special Attention on Domestic Violence Appendix G. An Example of a Cohabitation Agreement
