When a couple wants to share property rights without getting married, they have a variety of options available that would allow them to legally make big life decisions together. Couples can have joint tenancies, cohabitation agreements, “living together” contracts, and wills. If a couple wants to have legal grounds to make life decisions together, especially… Continue reading →
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Can I get child support if I’m married and my husband signed the birth certificate even though he is not the real father?
When a baby is born, one of the most important things to do is to establish paternity of the child. Establishing paternity is the best way to protect the child, mother, and father and their rights to child support or visitation. There are different types of fathers, and many different ways to determine who is… Continue reading →
Cohabitation agreement
Ending a long-term relationship is difficult and stressful – whether the partners are married or not. Over the years, many types of agreements have been developed to address the issues that arise for unmarried couples, such as a cohabitation agreement. The purpose of this agreement is to avoid litigation in the event the relationship ends…. Continue reading →
Establishing parental rights
When a couple has a child and they are not married, oftentimes paternity is in question. Before formulating orders for child support, custody or visitation rights, a family law judge will want to be sure that paternity is established. When a child is born to a married couple, it is presumed that her husband is… Continue reading →
Unmarried couple and ownership of real estate
Are you in a relationship without the benefit of marriage? Have you recently moved into your partner’s home? What happens if the relationship ends? If your relationship ends because the two of you no longer want to be together, chances are one of you will not be happy and you will not remain friendly. There… Continue reading →
An absentee father
What do you tell your child when he or she asks where their daddy is? How do you handle it when their daddy does not want to be part of his or her life? It is okay to tell the truth but don’t go overboard – don’t bad-mouth him. Don’t try to turn your child… Continue reading →
The parent’s rights
Today, many couples have children without getting married. When this type of relationship ends, problems can arise regarding custody, visitation and support. It would be wonderful if the couple can agree on these issues, but that is not always the case. In order to make it work, you must obtain a court order. A mother… Continue reading →
Unmarried couples
Today, millions of people are unmarried and living with a partner – whether they are same sex or not. They are allowed to register with government officials as domestic partnerships. By being formally recognized, they are entitled to benefits, including health care, family leave and pension benefits. If this is the case, take some time… Continue reading →
What is a palimony?
California Palimony laws were created for couples living together who are not married. If the relationship ends, one of the parties may be entitled to a portion of the other’s property – depending on the circumstances surrounding the relationship. Palimony was best known back in the 1970’s when a woman living with the actor Lee… Continue reading →
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