No marriage required · AI-guided · State-specific

Protect your
partnership without
a marriage license

Unmarried partners have almost no default legal protections. A cohabitation agreement defines property rights, separation terms, and financial responsibilities — so a breakup doesn't mean walking away with nothing.

No marriage required 15 to 25 minutes 16 jurisdictions
Agreement Strength
Needs Work
Financial disclosure
Property terms defined
Separation terms defined
Both partners reviewed
Attorney review (optional)
Notarized (recommended)
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Cohabitation Agreement
of Jordan Rivera and Casey Kim
CONFIDENTIAL
This Cohabitation Agreement is entered into on March 30, 2026 by and between Jordan Rivera and Casey Kim, who reside together at their shared residence in the State of California.
Article 2 — Separate Property
"Separate Property" includes all property owned prior to cohabitation or acquired through inheritance, gift, or as defined herein...
Updates live as you answer questions...
Enforceable in 16 jurisdictions · Based on Marvin v. Marvin (1976) framework · Starting at $349

Why unmarried partners need legal protection

Without an agreement, you have almost no rights to property, support, or financial protection if the relationship ends.

Moving in together

Define who owns what from day one. Without an agreement, the person on the title or lease keeps everything — regardless of who paid.

Buying property together

Purchasing a home together is the largest financial commitment most couples make. A cohabitation agreement defines each partner's share and what happens if you split.

Income disparity

If one partner earns significantly more — or one leaves work to support the household — an agreement protects both partners' contributions.

Common-law marriage risk

In states like Texas, Colorado, and DC, you could be considered legally married without knowing it. An explicit opt-out clause prevents this.

Four steps to a stronger partnership

Same guided process as our prenup. Built for unmarried partners.

Step 1

Answer Together

The Agreement Builder walks you through property, debts, separation terms, and cohabitation-specific provisions like lease responsibility and common-law marriage opt-out.

Step 2

See It Live

An AI-powered preview shows your agreement taking shape. The Strength Score flags gaps specific to cohabitation enforceability.

Step 3

Partner Review

Your partner reviews every choice independently, flags concerns, and adds their own financial disclosure.

Step 4

Sign & Notarize

Download your court-ready agreement. Add optional attorney review and online notarization for maximum enforceability.

16
Jurisdictions
< 25 min
First draft
$349
Starting price
Optional
Attorney review
100%
State-specific

Why partners choose Clause

No Marriage Required

Full legal protections for your partnership without a marriage license. Define property rights, separation terms, and financial responsibilities.

AI Strength Review

AI analyzes your agreement in real time, flagging gaps and scoring enforceability under your state's cohabitation standards.

Built for Both Partners

Each partner gets their own login to review choices, flag concerns, and add their financial disclosure independently.

AI-Enhanced Live Preview

See exactly how your choices translate to legal language, updated in real time as you answer each question.

Optional Attorney Review

Add independent attorney review for either or both partners. Recommended but not required — unlike postnups, the choice is yours.

Bank-Level Security

Encrypted at rest and in transit. We never sell your data.

How is a cohabitation agreement different from a prenup?

A prenup is for couples planning to marry — it relies on marriage and divorce law for enforceability. A cohabitation agreement is a standalone contract between unmarried partners, enforceable under general contract law principles established by Marvin v. Marvin (1976).

Because there's no divorce process to fall back on, defining your terms in advance is even more important. Without an agreement, a breakup leaves unmarried partners with almost no legal recourse — regardless of how long you lived together or how much you contributed.

Simple, transparent pricing

Attorney review and notarization are available as optional add-ons.

Essential
$349one-time

Core cohabitation agreement with AI-guided builder, financial disclosure tools, and partner review flow.

Optional Add-ons
Attorney review — $499/partner
Online notarization — $50
AI-guided Agreement Builder
State-specific cohabitation document
Financial disclosure tools
Partner review flow
Agreement Strength Score
Post-separation settlement terms
Common-law marriage opt-out (TX, CO, DC)
Optional clauses (pets, sunset, insurance, digital assets, etc.)
Live document preview
AI reference translation
Most Popular
Comprehensive
$449one-time

Full protection with every optional clause, live preview, and all the tools you need for a complete agreement.

Optional Add-ons
Attorney review — $499/partner
Online notarization — $50
Everything in Essential
All optional clauses (pets, sunset, shared residence, insurance, reproductive material, digital assets, dispute resolution)
Lease and mortgage responsibility terms
Plain-language agreement analysis
Full live document preview (unblurred)
AI reference translation (60+ languages)
Unlimited revisions
Priority support
How Clause compares to traditional attorney costs
Traditional attorneys
$2,000–$5,000+
Separate lawyers, separate bills, weeks of negotiation
Clause
$349–$449
AI-guided, optional attorney add-on, complete in days

Built by legal professionals. Trusted by partners.

"We bought a house together and realized we had zero legal protections. Clause made it easy to define who owns what — without the awkwardness."

A
Alex & Jordan
Partners in California

"My partner left their job to support my startup. A cohabitation agreement gave us both peace of mind that their sacrifice was protected."

S
Sam T.
Partner in New York

"We didn't even know common-law marriage was a thing in Colorado until Clause flagged it. The opt-out clause alone was worth it."

R
Riley & Devon
Partners in Colorado

Available in 16 jurisdictions

Each state has different cohabitation enforceability standards. See what applies to you.

PennsylvaniaMassachusettsDistrict of ColumbiaNew JerseyVermontVirginiaMarylandOregonNevadaMinnesota

More states coming soon. Planning to marry? Start with a prenup instead — we cover all 50 states + DC.

Frequently asked questions

Protect your partnership today

No marriage required. Takes 15 to 25 minutes. Starting at $349.

Planning to marry? Start with a prenup instead. Already married? Try our postnup.