Live-in Relationship Agreement
Documenting a live-in relationship: what it covers, when it helps, and how it's prepared.
Fees are quoted after understanding your specific requirement.
What this agreement covers
A live-in relationship agreement (or a supporting affidavit) sets out, in writing, how two partners living together intend to handle shared finances, property, and responsibilities, and formally documents the nature and duration of the relationship. It's a private agreement between the two of you, not a marriage or a government registration.
Why couples get one prepared
India's courts have recognised live-in relationships for a range of practical and legal purposes, including certain maintenance protections. A properly drafted agreement or affidavit helps establish the relationship's existence and terms clearly, which matters for joint accounts, medical decision-making, addressing family questions, or as supporting documentation if it's ever needed.
Keeping it specific to your situation
There's no single template that fits every couple. The agreement is drafted around your actual circumstances, financial arrangement, and what you both want documented, then notarised.
Documents typically required
- Identity proof of both partners
- Address proof showing the shared residence
- Details of the financial and property arrangement to be documented
- Two witnesses with ID proof
Common questions
Courts have recognised live-in relationships for various purposes over the years, including certain protections under domestic relations law. A documented agreement supports that recognition; it doesn't substitute for understanding the specific legal context relevant to your situation.
Inheritance and succession involve separate legal considerations beyond what a relationship agreement covers; this is worth discussing specifically if it's a concern for you.
Yes, as circumstances change, the agreement can be revisited and updated.