Cohabitation Agreement ILA
Independent Legal Advice Before You Sign Your Cohabitation Agreement
A cohabitation agreement shapes your financial future and determines what happens if the relationship ends. Our family lawyers provide independent legal advice so you understand your rights and obligations before you sign.
What We Review
Property Division
How will assets, debts, and real estate be divided if you separate?
Spousal Support
What support will be paid, limited, or waived?
Disclosure
Has each party fully disclosed their assets, debts, and income?
Excluded Property
What stays yours — and is it properly protected?
Enforceability
Will a court uphold this agreement if it's challenged?
Changes Over Time
What happens when circumstances shift — children, a home, new assets?
What We Explain
Financial Implications
- How property will be divided
- Spousal support obligations and duration
- Pension and benefit entitlements
- Excluded property protection
Disclosure & Excluded Property
- Whether financial disclosure is complete
- How excluded property is identified
- Treatment of pre-relationship assets
- Treatment of gifts and inheritances
Legal Consequences
- Enforceability of agreement terms
- What happens if circumstances change
- Court filing requirements and procedures
- Rights you may be giving up
Why ILA Matters For Cohabitation Agreements
Courts Require Independent Legal Advice For Cohabitation Agreements To Ensure:
- Both parties understand the consequences
- No one is being pressured or coerced
- The agreement reflects informed consent
- Each person knows their legal alternatives
Our Approach
Compassionate guidance that respects your situation
Clear explanations without legal jargon
Practical advice about your options and alternatives
Neutral perspective focused on protecting your interests
Process & Timing
Initial Consultation
Discuss your situation and review documents
Financial Review
asset valuations
Legal Analysis
and enforceability
Advice Meeting
recommendations
Written Certification
independent legal advice
Book your Consultation
Fill out the form on our website to start the booking process.
Meet a lawyer
A lawyer will review the information you submit and prepare for the meeting.
Written Advice
Detailed letter explaining our recommendations and certificate of independent legal advice
Typical timeline:
2–5 business days depending on complexity
Pricing
Service
Price
Standard Cohabitation Agreement Review
$1,100 plus tax
(high assets, business interests)
$500/hour
(We will ask you before billing)
(within 24 hours)
Additional $500
Why Choose Independent Legal Co.?
Focus
We focus exclusively on independent legal advice – it's all we do.
Fast & Efficient
Most consultations completed within 6-48 hours. Rush service available for urgent matters.
Virtual-First
Meet from anywhere via secure video call. Upload documents safely through our encrypted portal.
Transparent Pricing
Fixed fees with no surprises. Know exactly what you'll pay before you start.
Truly Independent
We work for you alone. No conflicts of interest, no divided loyalties.
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