BC Common Law Agreement Lawyers
Common-Law in BC Means More Than You Think
Under BC’s Family Law Act, common-law spouses face many of the same property and support rules as married couples. A common-law agreement lets you set your own terms instead of relying on defaults.
Why Freedom Family Law
What Is a Common-Law Agreement in BC?
A common-law agreement (sometimes called a cohabitation agreement) is a legally binding contract signed by common-law spouses before or during cohabitation. It overrides the default property division rules under the Family Law Act — letting you define how property, debts, and spousal support are handled.
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Override the default Family Law Act rules
You decide how property is divided, not a statute that may not fit your situation.
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Address inherited or pre-relationship assets
Make sure what you brought into the relationship stays clearly defined.
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Clarify financial responsibilities
Who pays for what — mortgage, savings, childcare — documented and agreed upon.
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Reduce conflict if things change
Couples with agreements separate with far less litigation, expense, and emotional damage.
How It Works
Our Process
Common-law agreements can be completed in as little as one week.
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Free Consultation
A 15-minute call with a member of our team. We listen to your situation and confirm we’re the right fit.
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Strategy Session
We collect financial information and walk you through your options in plain language.
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Custom Agreement Drafted
We prepare a clear, legally sound agreement tailored to your circumstances.
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Review & Finalize
We review every clause together, answer questions, and finalize once you’re comfortable.
Client Reviews
What Our Clients Say
Mathais was excellent from start to finish. He took the time to understand my situation, explained everything clearly, and answered all my questions without ever making me feel rushed. He's sharp, professional, and genuinely easy to work with. He made a stressful process feel manageable, and I always felt like I was in good hands. Highly recommend.
Mathais is excellent all-around. He is attentive to client needs and provides clear communication. He is polite and helpful, as well as highly versed in case law, contract law and other important and relevant legal precedents. He really cares about helping his clients achieve their goals. I would recommend him to anyone requiring family law services.
Mathais Sarrazin is incredibly professional, patient, fair and transparent. He went above and beyond for me and was incredibly efficient and responsive. If you're in BC and come across his law practice, proceed. There's a reason for the positive reviews! Thank you.
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