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The Separation Agreement Cohabiting Couples is a crucial legal document used in the Philippines when unmarried partners who have been living together decide to end their domestic relationship. This document becomes necessary when cohabiting couples need to formally separate their lives, assets, and responsibilities. While Philippine law doesn't provide the same level of statutory protection to unmarried couples as it does to married couples, this agreement helps establish clear, legally-binding terms for the separation. It typically includes provisions for property division, financial settlements, ongoing obligations, and can also address matters such as shared businesses, pets, or mutual release from future claims. The agreement must comply with Philippine civil law requirements and can be especially important when significant assets or complex financial arrangements are involved.
