Living Together Basics

Below you will find introductory information on legal issues related to living together (cohabitation), including differences between marriage and cohabitation from a legal standpoint, parenting tips for unmarried couples, and how unmarried couples can make medical and financial decisions for one another.

• Cohabitation: Background and Trends
• Marriage vs. Cohabitation
• Cohabitation Do's and Don'ts
• Lessons Learned the Hard Way: Cohabitation and the Law
• Parenting Issues for Unmarried Couples FAQ
• Making Medical and Financial Decisions for Your Partner