How a Consumer Hired a Lawyer to Draft a Cohabitation Agreement in District of Columbia

In 2026, a personal client in the District of Columbia sought assistance with drafting a cohabitation agreement. The client, in a dedicated relationship and both in their sixties, recognized the importance of formalizing arrangements before moving in together. They aimed to protect their respective assets and ensure clarity regarding liabilities, particularly concerning inheritance for the client’s children, and avoid any common law implications that could arise from cohabitation. As a result, the client received nine proposals from licensed attorneys, with bid prices ranging from $299 to $1,000, all provided to meet the requested deadline of over a week.