Today, most couples are increasingly opting to cohabit instead of entering into civil partnerships or marriage. Some of these couples falsely believe they have similar legal rights, similar to those in marriages or civil relationships. Truthfully, cohabiting couples don’t attain automatic rights to assets or property in case of a separation or if one of the parties dies. In case you want to develop legally binding agreements to protect your position in case your relationship comes to an end, you have come to the right place. At Probity Investigations, Inc., we are a family of experienced cohabitation solicitors who can help you find the perfect resolution in a plethora of cohabitation issues, including cohabitation separation agreements, postnuptial agreements, property issues, and disputes.
Cohabitation is basically when two people live together as if they were married. In the United States, state laws differ in defining cohabitation. Under some state laws, co-habitation is defined as regularly residing together of people of the same or opposite sex who are in a conjugal relationship not regarded as marriage according to the law.
Cohabitation doesn’t automatically entitle either party to the right of property acquired by the other party during the cohabitation period. Nonetheless, adults living together and enjoying sexual relations may choose to enter into an agreement to establish their respective duties and rights with respect to their income and the property acquired using these earnings in the course of the non-marital relationship.
Even though parties to a cohabitation contract cannot lawfully agree to pay for sexual services, they can agree to pool their resources and hold property acquired during the cohabitation period jointly or separately. They can also opt for this property to be governed by community property laws.
Being part of a cohabitation agreement comes with a myriad of benefits for the couple living together. It makes life easier in the event of separation since this agreement will outline details of what should happen. This makes matters less acrimonious and prevents the possibility of lengthy court proceedings.
Cohabitation also minimizes the risk of arguing or splitting up due to financial or property matters. Since cohabitation agreement details how property acquired during the cohabitation period should be governed, it ensures legal actions aren’t required to resolve disputes. This could save you both time and money.
At Probity Investigations, Inc., we provide down to earth expert advice for a wide range of investigative services. Our experienced and capable team is always on hand to answer all your questions, provide sound advice, and offer professional help in all areas of the cohabitation agreement. We are dedicated to listening to your needs, and we place your concerns at the helm of our priority list. We provide genuine, approachable services and guarantee first-class care to all our clients.
The cohabitation agreement we create deals with a host of issues, including methods of resolving disputes, lifestyle provisions, right to make medical decisions, health insurance coverage, support, visitation, and custody rights for children, and more. Get in touch with us today!
If you are looking to consult with our co-habitation investigation team, don’t hesitate to reach out to us today. You may call us at 678-619-3022 or email us at Sales@ThePIAgency.com.
We are a full service Private Investigation Agency serving the states of Georgia and Florida with professional investigative and polygraph services.
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