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Marriage Contract or Cohabitation Agreement (prenup)
NextGen Docs form ND-1084. Search ND-1084 on docs.ngz.ca to make this document again.
Agree before or during marriage, or while living together, what property stays separate and what happens if you separate.
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What you will fill in
- Does any of these apply to you?
- Your full legal name
- Your spouse's or partner's full legal name
- Which is it?
- Wedding date or date you started (or will start) living together
- What does the first person keep as their own?
- What does the second person keep as their own?
- Property you buy together during the relationship
- Spousal support if you separate
- Support limit
- Date of this agreement
Good to know
- Sign it weeks before the wedding, not days: last-minute signing is a common reason courts cancel these contracts.
- Ontario law does not let this contract limit a spouse's right to live in the matrimonial home, or decide custody or parenting in advance.
- Attach each person's financial statement (our free Personal Financial Statement) as Schedule A and B.
Help in your language
Every question comes with help like this. For example, “Does any of these apply to you?”:
English: If one does, each of you should get your own lawyer before signing, or the contract may not hold up.
اردو: اگر ان میں سے کوئی ہو تو دونوں اپنا وکیل لیں۔
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ: ਜੇ ਕੋਈ ਹੈ ਤਾਂ ਦੋਵੇਂ ਆਪਣਾ ਵਕੀਲ ਲਓ।
हिन्दी: अगर कोई है तो दोनों अपना वकील लें।
Français: Si oui, chacun devrait consulter son propre avocat.
Questions people ask
How much does the Marriage Contract or Cohabitation Agreement cost?
It is free to fill in and preview. To download it, buy just this one for $2.99 or use a plan (Monthly $9.99, or Yearly $79); new accounts get 7 days free with no card needed.
Can I fill in the Marriage Contract or Cohabitation Agreement in Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi or French?
Yes. The finished document is in English, but every question has plain help in English, Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi and French, and you can speak your answers.
Do I need a lawyer?
Many people use this document on their own. If your situation is complicated, or a lot of money or your home is involved, talk to a lawyer or licensed paralegal. In Ontario, the Law Society Referral Service (findlegalhelp.ca) gives a free 30-minute consultation.
Is my information private?
Only you can see your answers. They are saved on your device, and in your own account if you sign in, so you can finish on another device. NextGen Docs is not a law firm and does not give legal advice.