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In California, an unmarried partner's rights after death are about the same as the rights of a roommate. They would not be entitled to inherit any of their partner's assets if the partner died, even if they lived together for many years and/or had children together.

Case law defines cohabiting as ?living together as man and wife?, but without the requirement of marriage. Keep in mind that cohabiting does not mean that sometimes your ex sleeps over, or spends a weekend, with his or her significant other.

In general, states will uphold cohabitation agreements that are written. They are legally binding as long as one partner didn't force the other partner to sign the contract. Further, make sure that the contract doesn't contain anything illegal.

Since the case of Marvin v. Marvin, California law has recognized that, in certain circumstances, promises made between unmarried parties who live together, can be enforced as contractual agreements. Frequently, parties who live together purchase assets in joint names or with joint funds.

What should be in a cohabitation agreement? Basic information: Full name, address, and occupation of each spouse. Cohabitation: The rights and obligations of the spouses, the sharing of tasks and property, the sharing of current expenses, the impact of children on the living situation.

In these situations, managing your cohabitation agreement alone can lead to putting decisions down in writing you'll regret if you split. Cohabitation agreements and ?live together? contracts are valid in the state of California, and couples should take great care when making them.