JOINT AFFIDAVIT OF COHABITATION We, Person 1 Name, and Person 2 Name, both Filipino, single, and of legal age, after being duly sworn to ing to law, hereby depose and state: 1. We have been living together as spouses for more than five (5) years without any interruption since Date.
Article 147 and Article 148 of the Family Code are crucial provisions that address the property relations of couples in a common-law marriage. The affidavit, therefore, becomes a key document to establish proof of cohabitation, especially when there is no formal or legal marriage.
An affidavit of co-habitation is a sworn statement executed by two individuals declaring that they have lived together as a couple for a specific period, typically to satisfy requirements of law, prove a domestic partnership, or comply with procedural requirements in various contexts.
Lease agreements or mortgages in both spouses' names that shows you lived together and/or have leased or bought property together. When a joint lease or property deed is not possible, ask your landlord to write a letter that both spouses live at the apartment. Or provide rent receipts showing both spouses' names.
Proof of family ties in the Philippines (e.g birth certificate of children or marriage certificate). These certificates should be issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
II. Essential Elements of an Affidavit of Cohabitation Personal Information of the Affiants. Full legal names (though for sample templates, placeholders may be used). Statement of Cohabitation. Relevant Dates and Duration. Purpose of the Affidavit. Acknowledgment of Truth and Voluntary Execution. Signature and Notarization.
As discussed earlier, under Article 34 of the Family Code, an affidavit of cohabitation can be used to bypass the requirement of a marriage license if the couple has lived together for at least five years and there is no legal impediment to their marriage.
It can be written by the couple themselves or with the help of an attorney and it should be notarized. The purpose of a cohabitation agreement is to establish an understanding of the rights and responsibilities of either party. This contract can be beneficial during the relationship and if the two decide to separate.
Determining whether someone is cohabiting requires proof that meets a court's criteria. Proof generally requires evidence of a spouse-like relationship between the recipient and their partner which may involve showing that the couple shares a home, is romantically involved, and combines financial responsibilities.
For more typical cases, examples of documents that can help prove cohabitation (living together) include: Copies of the following, showing both spouses' names: Joint mortgage or lease documents (make sure to include a copy of the entire mortgage or lease) Utility or other bills showing both spouses' names. Property ...