This author discusses the three basic types of domestic contract – the cohabitation agreement, prenuptial agreement and marriage contract – and discusses how to identify when to use which.  A good first step is to identify the relationship. The type of relationship can dictate the type of agreement needed, and the applicable legislation. (For instance, are the parties living common law? Are they engaged, i.e. contemplating marriage?)

This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Domestic Contracts program in October and November, 2015.