Cohabitation Contract Protects Client’s Assets

Cohabitation is a popular choice for many couples, however, this type of living arrangement has been known to prompt people to bring claims of common-law marriage when the relationship ends. When that happens, one's assets are at risk of being lost.

In this matter, an individual sought our Real Estate Team's help as they prepared to welcome their significant other into their home. Our client wanted to ensure their assets are protected from a common-law marriage claim in the future should the relationship end.

Our real estate attorneys drafted a lease agreement that included language that the significant other would have no interest in the house or a valid common-law marriage claim. As a result, our client feels confident their home and other assets will be safeguarded in the future.