Domestic Partnership

We can assist an unmarried couple with shared assets to obtain legal protection in the event of a break up if they enter into a cohabitation agreement. These agreements deal not only with the break up of the parties but also with circumstances in which one party marries another individual or either of the parties die. Cohabitation agreements in same sex relationships are similar to prenuptial and postnuptial agreements that are utilized in relationships between members of opposite sexes. Our attorneys can help couples with cohabitation agreements to address issues involving the division of property, maintenance, health insurance coverage, division of pensions and 401K plans and other significant issues.

Domestic partnerships sometime involve children. Our attorneys can help couples in domestic partnerships who seek to adopt children into their family. We can also help domestic partners to better secure future rights and responsibilities for all possible contingencies involving children.

Our attorneys can assist unmarried couples with these and other issues involving property, debts, support or cohabitation agreements. Contact a member of the Private Client Group to learn more about how we can assist you and your loved ones.

Contact: James Reed, jreed@binghammchale.com