Property Issues for Unmarried Couples

Here's how to prepare an agreement to jointly purchase a major item such as a car.

Although it’s not as legally cumbersome as a divorce, breaking up while living together takes preparation. It’s important to know what rights you might (or might not) have when ending a live-in relationship and consider situations where you may need legal advice.

What's the worst that can happen if you buy a home with someone else--and how do you make sure you aren't stuck as a result?

Here's an overview of housing rights of unmarried couples.

Here's a summary of legal obligations of roommates to each other and to the landlord.

Here's an overview of different ways unmarried couples can hold title to a house and the pros and cons of each.

Here's how an unmarried couple can prepare a contract that provides for equal ownership of a house.

How to draft a home co-ownership agreement when an unmarried couple lives together in a house owned by one of the partners.

What to do about a house you co-own when you split up.

Here's an overview of the legal rules that affect property and other rights of unmarried couples who end their relationship.

Although it’s not as legally cumbersome as a divorce, breaking up while living together takes preparation. It’s important to know what rights you might (or might not) have when ending a live-in relationship and consider situations where you may need legal advice.

It’s rarely easy when a couple decides to end their relationship. And if you’re not married, it could be even more challenging, because your legal rights might be a bit fuzzy. The good news is you’ll be able to utilize some of the dispute-resolving methods available to married couples.