Cohabiting Agreement Template for Canada

1. Children: Included when either party has existing children or plans for future children, addressing support and living arrangements

2. Pets: Included when the couple has or plans to have pets, addressing ownership and care responsibilities

3. Business Interests: Required when either party owns a business or the parties plan to start a business together

4. Support Obligations: Included when parties wish to address potential future support obligations

5. Estate Provisions: Added when parties wish to address inheritance rights and estate planning

6. Insurance: Included when parties wish to address life, health, or property insurance arrangements

7. Gifts and Inheritances: Added when parties want to specifically protect future gifts or inheritances

8. Cultural or Religious Observances: Included when parties wish to address specific cultural or religious practices

9. Intellectual Property: Required when either party has significant intellectual property assets

1. Schedule A - Financial Disclosure: Detailed list of each party's assets, liabilities, and income at time of agreement

2. Schedule B - Property Inventory: Comprehensive list of personal and real property owned by each party

3. Schedule C - Household Expenses: Detailed breakdown of shared household expenses and payment responsibilities

4. Schedule D - Business Assets: Detailed description of business interests and how they will be treated

5. Schedule E - Independent Legal Advice: Certificates of independent legal advice received by each party

6. Appendix 1 - Proof of Income: Recent tax returns and pay stubs of both parties

7. Appendix 2 - Property Valuations: Professional valuations of significant assets mentioned in the agreement