Why Might Two Unmarried Cohabiting People Form a Cohabitation Agreement

question 38

Multiple Choice

Why might two unmarried cohabiting people form a cohabitation agreement?

• A) All of these choices are correct.
• B) It clearly defines the property that each party is bringing to the relationship.
• C) It can be the vehicle through which the couple defines their expectations.
• D) It may help circumvent hard feelings should the couple break up.

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Definitions:

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