Unmarried Couples Archives

POSTED Sep 2022

What Is Palimony?

What is palimony? Does palimony exist in Connecticut? Read on to learn more, including the definition of palimony, as well as some common misconceptions. Palimony Definition Palimony is the division...

POSTED Oct 2020

Is there Common Law Marriage in Connecticut?

Common law marriage shows up a lot on tv and in movies. In fact, it’s such a common myth that many people in very long term relationships assume they are...

POSTED Oct 2020

What is a Cohabitation Agreement?

More and more long-term, committed romantic partners are choosing not to marry. While there is no common law marriage in Connecticut, and living together (or “cohabitating”) does not trigger any...

POSTED Aug 2017

What Should an Effective Cohabitation Agreement Between Unmarried Couples Contain?

Table of Contents Joint and Separate Property Management of Finances and Debts Inheritance Support Payments Dispute Resolution Next Steps Prenups aren’t just for married couples. Unmarried couples can get in on the legal...

POSTED May 2017

Unmarried Parents: Why a Parenting Plan is an Absolute Must-Have

How does an unmarried couple deal with issues like child support, custody, and visitation after they separate? The answer isn’t always a simple one. When it comes to parenting matters, you’ll face many of...

POSTED Jul 2016

Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Why Unmarried Couples Should Have Cohabitation Agreements

I was recently thinking about a friend of mine from out of state who went through a pretty miserable breakup. She and her former beau had lived together for several...

POSTED Feb 2016

Family Law Attorney Meghan Freed’s Advice in Martha Stewart Weddings

Attorney Meghan Freed was recently interviewed by writer Yelena Moroz Alpert for her Martha Stewart Weddings article entitled Should You Live Together Before You Get Married? The article explored "the pros and cons...

POSTED Jun 2015

Why It is Especially Important that Connecticut Unmarried Same Sex Partners Adopt Their Children

One of the most common misconceptions that we hear when we are discussing parental rights for same-sex couples with new or prospective clients is their belief that they are the legal parent of...