Frequently asked questions

They cover the same ground at different stages. A prenuptial agreement is made before marriage, a postnuptial agreement after you’re married, and a cohabitation agreement for couples living together without marrying. Jointly helps with all three, tailored to your province.

Just an email address. Starting is free with no credit card. When you’re ready to build, it helps to have a general picture of your finances, which our tools will walk you through.

Most couples complete their agreement in about an hour, and you can pause and return any time. Once you pay, you’ll have six months of builder access, which is more than enough time to create, edit, and finalize your agreement. If life changes later, a $99 update pass adds six more months with your previous selections saved.

No. Jointly’s agreements are built from templates written and reviewed by practising Canadian lawyers, tailored to your province’s law. We use technology to make the process easy and affordable, but the legal substance comes from real lawyers, not AI.

Jointly agreements are designed by lawyers to meet the requirements for enforceable agreements in the provinces we serve. Enforceability always depends on your specific situation, full financial disclosure, and following the signing steps. We’ll provide you with the details you need.

Independent legal advice, where each partner reviews the agreement with their own lawyer before signing, is required in some provinces and recommended in every province. It strengthens your agreement.

Yes. Your information is encrypted and never sold. Your agreement and financial details are visible only to you and your partner.

Jointly is live in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta, with more provinces on the way. You can take the free course from anywhere in Canada.

Free to start, and $429 CAD to complete your agreement, one flat fee for the two of you, backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee. Updating your agreement later costs $99 for six more months of builder access. See full pricing.

Jointly is designed for couples who both want to create an agreement willingly and openly. If that’s you, take our one-minute quiz on the home page to check.