Cohabitation, Palimony And Nonmarital Relationship Agreements And Contested Litigation In Los Angeles

The California courts take nonmarital relationships seriously. Unlike marriage dissolution, cohabitation and palimony agreements are based on contract law. The basic question is whether the parties shared an expressed or implied agreement regarding the sharing of assets. If you are considering entering into a cohabitation arrangement in which substantial personal wealth or property is involved, a cohabitation agreement can help prevent litigation should the relationship change or dissolve. California has taken a leading role in domestic partnership law.

Our attorneys at Meyer, Olson, Lowy & Meyers have been advising and representing clients on these issues for over 30 years. As cohabitation and nonmarital relationships extend beyond the parameters of California family law, it is important to have an attorney who has extensive experience handling matters in civil court should litigation commence. In order to try to avoid litigation, the parties can enter into a cohabitation agreement defining their respective rights, the terms of which shall be treated as a contract in civil court. Generally, issues such as length of the relationship and accustomed standard of living are not relevant. If you are considering a cohabitation and palimony agreement, you should have the top family law attorneys Los Angeles has  to offer. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.

The Experience You Need For The Protection You Need

Meyer, Olson, Lowy & Meyers pairs with legal professionals who have extensive experience in matters involving contract law and civil litigation. We work together to ensure that your cohabitation agreement protects your rights and your interests.

We have drafted cohabitation agreements involving multimillion-dollar estates and have represented many of the region’s most successful professionals. Much like a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement, a cohabitation agreement protects both parties and can save untold heartache and expense in the future.

Meyer, Olson, Lowy & Meyers have been providing effective representation in complex family law, domestic partnerships and cohabitation cases since 1995. Contact us for a consultation. We are conveniently located in LA’s Century City and serve clients throughout California.