Cohabitation and Separation

In recent years, cohabitation has become a more accepted living arrangement for two individuals in a committed relationship. Generally, cohabitation refers to two individuals in a relationship who are not married but are currently living together.

Though they are not married, couples who cohabitate may still own property and have children together, which may complicate matters should the couple decide to separate. If you and your partner are thinking about separating and have joint ownership of property or children, contact the San Jose family law attorneys of The Law Office of Daniel Jensen, P.C. at 408-296-4100.

Property, Debts, and Children

As with any relationship, joint ownership of property, joint debts, and children complicate matters when two individuals who are not married decide to split from one another. Though divorce is only for married individuals, unmarried individuals may require the assistance of a divorce attorney when they split.

Divorces require settlements to determine who gets what in the split. Couples who have joint property, debts, and children may require a similar kind of settlement when they separate. Additionally, when children are involved, the individual who wins custody may be entitled to child support payments from the other individual.

Couples who have lived like married couples even though they were not should seek legal assistance when separating so as to avoid legal complications.

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The San Jose family law attorneys of The Law Office of Daniel Jensen, P.C. are committed to helping unmarried couples settle their debts, property, and child custody issues when they separate. Contact us today at 408-296-4100 to learn more about getting proper legal mediation in your case.