Document background
A Cohabitation Agreement After Divorce is a crucial legal document for individuals who have been previously married and are now entering into a new living arrangement with a partner in Australia. This document becomes particularly important when parties have existing obligations, assets, or responsibilities from previous marriages that need to be clearly addressed and protected. The agreement is designed to comply with Australian federal law, particularly the Family Law Act 1975, and relevant state legislation governing de facto relationships. It typically includes detailed provisions about property rights, financial arrangements, existing obligations from previous marriages, and procedures for potential relationship breakdown. The document serves to prevent future disputes by clearly establishing expectations and responsibilities at the outset of cohabitation, while protecting both parties' individual interests and assets acquired before and during the cohabitation period.
