Tag: cohabitation
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Buying with a partner you’re not married to is a legal disaster waiting to happen
Unmarried couples who buy property together have far weaker legal protections than spouses. A cohabitation agreement and clear title structure aren’t optional.
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Common-law marriage shouldn’t exist in 2026
Common-law marriage was useful when frontier couples couldn’t reach a courthouse. In 2026, it mostly traps people in obligations they never agreed to.