Living Together: A Legal Guide for Unmarried Couples

• Author: Frederick Hertz Attorney and Lina Guillen Attorney
• Publisher: Nolo
• Edition: 16th
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Description

Laws that protect married couples―on property ownership, divorce, inheritance rights, and more―don't apply to unmarried couples. To define and protect your relationship―and your assets―you need to take specific legal steps and use the right documents.

Whether you're just starting out or are one of the growing number of older couples who choose to live together, this revised edition has the information you need. It covers all the big issues facing unmarried couples living together, including:

Clarify how you'll share money and other assets.

Leave your assets to whomever you wish, including children form a prior marriage.

Divide property and share child custody fairly.

Protect your kids by confirming that you are their legal parents.

If you buy a house together, spell out ownership shares in writing.

Make important medical decisions for each other if necessary.