Marriage is a legal contract between two people and, for people who do not want this option, cohabitation agreements exist. Unmarried couples need the same option to be able to create a contract amongst themselves that will define rights and obligations that each partner owes to one another. These contracts help you understand one another… Continue reading →
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Do’s and Don’ts: Cohabitation and if It’s the Choice for You
If you choose not to get married but you want to live together, cohabitation may sound like the thing for you. There is a deep interest in cohabitation in our modern times because people are afraid that their marriage will collapse, due to the high divorce rates in the U.S. Some people may feel like… Continue reading →
Forming a Domestic Partnership in California
Being involved in a domestic partnership is much like being married, and will apply to those who are un-married but live together. Today, many domestic partnerships are formed by same-sex individuals who live in a state that banned same-sex marriage. In California, domestic partners receive the same benefits and protections as married couples, even though… Continue reading →
Living Together Before Marriage May Prevent Divorce
It is no secret that more couples choose to live together before marriage than ever before. In fact, researchers found that 75 percent of U.S. women have lived with a partner without being married by the age of 30. Many couples choose to live together and put off marriage because of the large price tag… Continue reading →
How to Write a Cohabitation Agreement
When a couple chooses to live together without getting married, there are certain steps they should take to help protect their property. A cohabitation agreement is a legal document that covers individual responsibilities for household expenses, division of property in case of separation, and other agree-upon terms of your living-together arrangement. A cohabitation agreement can… Continue reading →
Creating a Cohabitation Agreement
When a couple chooses to live together without getting married, there are certain steps they should take to help protect their property. A cohabitation agreement is a legal document that covers individual responsibilities for household expenses, division of property in case of separation, and other agree-upon terms of your living-together arrangement. In the eyes of… Continue reading →
Cohabitation Property Rights for Unmarried Couples
When an unmarried couple lives together, it is very important that they create a property agreement that explicitly states who owns what if the couple separates. Unmarried couples that live together long-term are likely to acquire a great deal of shared property. Without any kind of legal agreement, you are at risk for conflict or… Continue reading →
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