by VDT Attorneys | Oct 8, 2025 | Cohabitation, Cohabitation Law, Intestate Succession Right, Landmark Cases
Cohabitation, also referred to as a permanent life partnership, is defined as a relationship where couples stay together and undertake a reciprocal obligation to support each other. It is an informal and unregulated long-term partnership which mirrors a formal...
by VDT Attorneys | Aug 21, 2012 | Cohabitation, Family, Marriage
The short answer is, persons living together do not automatically have the same rights in their relationship as a married couple. This does not mean that persons who choose not to get married are without recourse. There are options available to protect the rights of...