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Domestic Worker Agreement
A written contract between an Employer and Domestic Worker, setting out the rights and obligations of both.
Cohabitation Agreement
A written agreement entered into by an unmarried couple in a long-term relationship that resembles a marriage in order to protect their rights and obligations. A cohabitation agreement regulates aspects, such as living expenses, shared property, termination, maintenance, and so on.
General Power of Attorney
A written document where a person (“principal”) appoints and authorises another person (“agent”) to generally act on his/her behalf.
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