Cohabitation Rights Attorney in Yuba City

Many couples in Yuba City, Marysville, and throughout the Yuba-Sutter area choose to live together without marriage or domestic partnership. If your relationship is ending and you need to resolve property, support, or other issues, the attorneys at Rich, Fuidge, Bordsen & Galyean, Inc. can help protect your rights.

Non-Marital Relationships and Cohabitation

Parties that do not marry or establish a domestic partnership can still make contractual agreements regarding their property, support, and other issues through actual or implied agreements. These agreements create enforceable legal rights and obligations.

Marvin Agreements Explained

A legal action to enforce cohabitation agreements is typically referred to as a “Marvin” agreement, named after the famous California case that established the framework for enforcing such agreements between unmarried cohabitants. These agreements can address:

• Property ownership and division
• Financial support and contributions
• Management of shared assets
• Debt allocation
• Other mutually agreed-upon terms specific to the relationship

Actual and Implied Agreements

Cohabitation agreements may be explicit and written, or they may be implied based on the conduct and statements of the parties. Because these involve agreements between the parties rather than statutory law, the matters which are included differ greatly depending on each relationship’s circumstances.

Dissolution of Non-Marital Relationships

The dissolution of cohabitation relationships requires a different type of legal proceeding than divorce or dissolution of marriage. Our attorneys are experienced in:

• Establishing the existence and terms of cohabitation agreements
• Enforcing agreements through contract law principles
• Resolving property disputes between cohabitants
• Determining support obligations
• Defending against claims of implied agreements

Protecting Your Rights as a Cohabitant

Without proper legal agreements, cohabitants may have limited protection when relationships end. Whether you believe an agreement existed or want to establish new terms, our attorneys serve families and couples throughout Yuba County, Sutter County, Yuba City, and Marysville with the expertise you need to protect your interests.

Expert Non-Marital Relationship Counsel

Cohabitation law is specialized and fact-intensive. We help clients navigate these complex situations with clarity and protection.

Contact us today:

Phone: (530) 742-7371
Address: 1129 D Street, Marysville, CA 95901
Visit our contact page to discuss cohabitation agreements and non-marital relationship issues with our experienced Yuba City attorneys.