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provide the publicwith information on the law.PLEIS-NB receivesfunding and in-kind support from the Departmentof Justice Canada,the New Brunswick Law  \nFoundation and the New Brunswick Office of theAttorney General.We wish to acknowledge thecontribution of members of the New BrunswickLaw Society in the development of this pamphlet.Funding for this publication was provided byJustice Canada.  \nThis publication looks at some general  \nquestions about domestic contracts.It exploressome,though not all,of the legal rights andresponsibilities of couples in a relationship orending a relationship.It does not contain acomplete statement of the law in the area.Anyone needing specific legal advice shouldconsult a lawyer.  \nPublished by:  \nPublic Legal Educationand Information Serviceof New Brunswick  \nP.O.Box 6000  \nFredericton,New Brunswick,E3B 5H1Tel:506-453-5369 Fax:506-462-5193  \nFamily Law Information Line:1-888-236-2444Email:pleisnb@web.ca  \nwww.legal-info-legale.nb.caFamily Law NB www.familylawnb.ca  \nReprinted November 2018 ISBN:978-1-55471-744-6  \n# What is a \"domestic contract\"?\n\nA domestic contract is an agreement reachedbetween two people living in a family  \nrelationship,which outlines their particular rightsand responsibilities.These agreements are legallybinding.You should be prepared to respect thepromises made in your contract.The following areall domestic contracts:  \n·Marriage contracts  \n·Cohabitation agreements  \n·Separation agreements  \n# What is a\"marriage contract\"?\n\nA marriage contract is an agreement that a couplemay enter into before their marriage or duringtheir marriage while living together.In the  \ncontract,they define their rights and obligationsduring marriage,and upon death,divorce orseparation.  \n# What can we include in a“marriagecontract”?\n\nYou may include requirements about theownership or division of property,support  \nobligations and other important issues,such as theeducation and religion of your children.However,a marriage contract cannot deal with custody andaccess of the children.  \nNote:Partners living in a common law relationshipcan enter into a cohabitation agreement,however,the use of the terms “marriage\"and\"spouse”referonly to partners entering into a marriage or who are  \nalready married.  \n# What is a“cohabitation agreement”?\n\nA cohabitation agreement is a contract thatoutlines each person's rights and obligationsduring the period of cohabitation or upondeath or separation.This type of agreement isappropriate for couples who are living togetherbut who are not married to one another.  \n# What can we include in a\"cohabitationagreement”?\n\nYou may include requirements for the divisionor ownership of pensions and property,supportobligations,and other matters on settling youraffairs if your separate.As in a marriage contract,you cannot include clauses dealing with custodyand access of your children.  \n# What if we marry after signing acohabitation 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