Can the court divide people’s property that lived together, but never married?
Yes. The court can divide the property of people who lived together in cohabitation or were domestic partners, but who are not married. However, unmarried couples need to file a separate civil case to deal with dividing their property and debt. There are no court forms for filing a complaint to divide property of unmarried couples who split up. There are different legal theories that may apply depending on the specific situation in the relationship. You should talk to an attorney about how to draft up the papers to start the case, to understand your legal rights and obligations, and to consider what legal arguments to make in your case. Should an unmarried couple have a written property agreement? Yes. In an ideal world unmarried couples should have a written property agreement that states who owns what, how they plan to pay for specific items and property, and what should happen to the property if their relationship ends. This can help avoid a serious and possibly expensive battle ove
