Caregiver Service Partnership Agreement

What a good one includes

• A clear formula for how client payments are collected, divided, and distributed between the partners, including timelines for payouts.
• A detailed scheduling protocol that outlines who covers which shifts and the exact process for requesting backup or emergency coverage.
• Specific terms detailing who owns the primary client relationship and whether a partner can work with a client independently if the partnership dissolves.
• A breakdown of how shared business expenses, such as liability insurance, booking software, or travel costs, are split and reimbursed.
• An exit clause defining how a partner can respectfully leave the agreement, including notice periods and how ongoing client contracts will be handled.
• A warm yet structured process for resolving disagreements between partners before resorting to legal action.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Assuming your partner will always be available to cover a last-minute shift without setting formal backup rules and emergency compensation rates.
• Relying on verbal agreements for splitting client fees, which often leads to resentment and confusion when tracking invoices and platform transaction costs.
• Forgetting to outline how sensitive client health information will be stored and shared between partners in compliance with privacy laws.
• Failing to decide beforehand how to divide shared clients if one partner decides to retire, move away, or leave the caregiving profession.

Frequently asked questions