Last updated: February 2026
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the website www.cohabitationcontracts.co.za ("the Website") and the legal services offered through it by Louwrens Koen Attorneys ("the Firm", "we", "us", or "our"), a law firm duly registered and practising in the Republic of South Africa, with offices at 416 Kirkness Street, Arcadia, Pretoria.
By accessing or using this Website, or by engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this Website or our services.
The Firm provides legal services relating to the drafting and notarial attestation of cohabitation / life partnership agreements. Our services include consultation, drafting, explanation of the agreement, attestation before a Notary Public, notarial certification, and allocation of a Protocol Number.
The information provided on this Website is for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. The content on this Website should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional legal advice specific to your circumstances. A formal attorney-client relationship is only established once a written mandate has been accepted and a fee agreement has been concluded between you and the Firm.
By using this Website and engaging our services, you represent and warrant that:
When you complete an online application form on this Website, you provide us with instructions to draft a cohabitation / life partnership agreement based on the information you supply. You are responsible for ensuring that all information provided is accurate and complete.
The submission of an online application does not create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is established only once we have accepted your instructions, confirmed our mandate, and you have agreed to our fee.
We reserve the right to decline instructions at our discretion, including but not limited to circumstances where we identify a conflict of interest, where the instructions are unlawful, or where we are unable to verify the identity of the parties.
Our current all-inclusive fee for the drafting and notarial attestation of a cohabitation / life partnership agreement is R1 700.00 (one thousand seven hundred rand). This fee includes consultation, drafting, explanation, attestation before a Notary Public, notarial certified copies of identity documents / passports, notarial binding, and allocation of a Protocol Number.
Fees are subject to change without prior notice. The fee applicable to your matter will be the fee confirmed to you at the time of acceptance of your instructions.
Payment is due prior to or at the time of the signing appointment, unless otherwise agreed in writing. We accept payment by electronic funds transfer (EFT), cash, or such other methods as we may communicate to you.
Should additional or unforeseen work be required beyond the standard scope of the service (for example, complex or unusual clauses, amendments after the draft has been finalised, or additional consultations), we reserve the right to charge additional fees, which will be communicated to you in advance.
Both parties to the cohabitation / life partnership agreement must appear in person at our offices in Pretoria to sign the agreement in the presence of the Notary Public. This is a legal requirement for the notarial attestation of the agreement.
Each party must bring their original identity document (South African ID for citizens, valid passport for foreign nationals). If either party has been previously married, a certified copy of the final decree of divorce must be provided.
We cannot proceed with the notarial attestation if either party fails to appear in person or fails to produce the required identity documents.
You warrant that all information provided to us, whether through the online application form, email, telephone, or in person, is true, accurate, and complete. We rely on the information you provide to draft your agreement and cannot be held liable for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from inaccurate or incomplete information supplied by you.
If any information changes between the time of your application and the signing appointment, you must notify us immediately so that the agreement can be amended accordingly.
While a notarial cohabitation / life partnership agreement is a requirement for a Life Partner Visa application under Section 11(6) of the Immigration Act 13 of 2002, we make no representation, warranty, or guarantee that the execution of a cohabitation agreement will result in the approval of any visa, permit, or immigration application.
The decision to grant or refuse a visa or permit rests solely with the Department of Home Affairs. We are not immigration consultants and do not provide immigration advice. Our service is limited to the drafting and notarial attestation of the cohabitation / life partnership agreement.
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
All content on this Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and design, is the property of Louwrens Koen Attorneys and is protected by South African and international copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or republish any content from this Website without our prior written consent.
We are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 ("POPIA").
Personal information collected through this Website and during the provision of our services is used solely for the purposes of providing our legal services to you, communicating with you regarding your matter, complying with our legal and regulatory obligations, and for the legitimate interests of the Firm.
We will not share, sell, or disclose your personal information to third parties except where required by law, where necessary for the provision of our services (for example, filing the agreement in the Notarial Protocol), or with your express consent.
You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information held by us, subject to any legal obligations that require us to retain such information. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
For more information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
This Website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and to collect anonymous usage data for analytics purposes. By continuing to use this Website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features of this Website.
This Website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience and information. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of service of any third-party websites. Inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement of the linked website or its operators.
This Website and its content are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
While we endeavour to keep the information on this Website accurate and up to date, we make no representations or warranties regarding the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any information on this Website. Laws, regulations, and fees may change, and the information on this Website may not reflect the most current legal developments.
If you wish to cancel your instructions before the draft agreement has been prepared, we will refund your fee in full, less any reasonable administrative costs incurred.
If you wish to cancel after the draft agreement has been prepared but before the signing appointment, a cancellation fee may be charged to cover the work already performed. The amount will be communicated to you at the time of cancellation.
No refund will be provided after the agreement has been signed and notarially attested, as the service will have been fully rendered.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms or our services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Republic of South Africa, specifically the Gauteng Division of the High Court, Pretoria, or the Magistrate's Court having jurisdiction.
We reserve the right to amend these Terms at any time. Any amendments will be effective immediately upon publication on this Website. Your continued use of this Website after the publication of amended Terms constitutes your acceptance of the amended Terms. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically.
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any written fee agreement or mandate letter, constitute the entire agreement between you and the Firm in relation to your use of this Website and our services, and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written.
Louwrens Koen Attorneys
416 Kirkness Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, South Africa
Tel: 087 001 0733
Email: admin@louwrens-koen.co.za
Office Hours: Monday–Thursday 08:00–16:30 | Friday 08:00–16:00
