Document background
The Non Cohabitation Agreement serves as a crucial legal instrument in South Africa for parties who wish to maintain a relationship while explicitly documenting their intention not to cohabitate or create legal obligations typically associated with domestic partnerships. This document becomes particularly important in a jurisdiction where common law marriages and domestic partnerships may be recognized through conduct and shared living arrangements. The agreement typically includes provisions for separate residences, financial independence, property rights, and optional arrangements regarding shared assets or responsibilities. It helps prevent future disputes about the nature of the relationship and protects individual rights and assets. This type of agreement is especially relevant in modern relationships where parties choose to maintain independent lives while being in a committed relationship.
