How a Consumer Hired a Lawyer to Draft a Cohabitation Agreement in Washington

In 2024, a personal client in Washington sought assistance with drafting a cohabitation agreement. The couple, who have been in a committed relationship for over six years, aimed to protect their individual assets and establish ground rules in the event of a separation, especially since they co-own a house. They also wished to ensure that the privileges typically afforded to married couples, both in life and death, would apply to their situation, though they were unsure what these privileges entailed. As a result, the client received three proposals from licensed lawyers, with flat fee bids ranging from $750 to $1,000, all submitted to complete the work within the requested deadline of less than a week.