Unmarried couples who live together, whether of the same or different sexes, may need an attorney's help if they decide to separate. If the couple did not have a written contract detailing property rights, dividing the assets and debts will be a challenge.
Cohabitation Agreements Can Prevent Problems In The Future
At Bruce A. Chamberlain Law Office, we help unmarried couples determine property rights. We can draft a contract or cohabitation agreement that will provide rights to each party if the relationship ends. If you are separating and do not have a cohabitation agreement, please speak with our attorney to learn how we may assist you.
Contact a New London County property division lawyer for unmarried couples to protect your rights during a separation.
Because Connecticut does not recognize common-law marriage, an unmarried couple needs a cohabitation agreement to establish the property rights of each party should the couple separate or if one person dies before the other. These agreements are legal contracts detailing the assets and debts each party has before entering the relationship.
Without a cohabitation agreement, dividing assets during a separation or after a death can be extremely complicated. We can draft an agreement to cover issues such as:
- Division of assets and debts
- Owning real estate together
- Dividing health care benefits
- Whether one party will provide financial support to the other party if the couple separates
- Child custody
- Paternity
- Fathers' rights
- Child support
Planning ahead by drafting a cohabitation agreement is a good way to protect the entire family. We will make the process easy for you and your partner.
Contact A Waterford Family Law Lawyer
To make an appointment, please call (860) 440-2846 or contact us online.
