Experienced Los Angeles Metro Area Palimony Lawyer
The term 'palimony' was coined in 1977 and is the nickname for a non-marital relationship contract that describes the division of financial assets and property. Since palimony agreements are non-marital, they are not litigated in family law courts, but are civil cases that are enforced in the trial courts of the State of California. Due to the similarity of palimony cases to alimony cases, it is advisable to hire an experienced family law attorney to represent you in your palimony case.
Palimony is a fairly new area of the law and is becoming more fully understood by lawyers and courts. More couples in Los Angeles and around the United States are choosing to cohabitate prior to or instead of getting married. Some couples simply do not wish to get married; others want to live together prior to getting married, and same-sex couples cannot legally marry in California.
The Law Offices of Robert M. Cohen, understands that there are many situations in which current and former couples need to reach an agreement about assets and property. Such situations include those where: (1) after a couple is together, they realize they need an agreement to protect themselves; (2) before a couple moves in together; or (3) in the situation where there is no agreement after a breakup (creating a potential palimony action).
“Marvin” Agreements
The law in California will consider many elements of the relationship when deciding whether or not to award palimony. Couples wishing to avoid the issue of palimony may enter into cohabitation agreements that will outline what will happen in the event that the relationship dissolves. These agreements, also called 'Marvin agreements', are akin to prenuptial agreements that allow for issues of property division and custody to be detailed.
Contact the Law Offices of Robert M. Cohen
For more information, contact the Law Offices of Robert M. Cohen in Los Angeles, California. Call 310-277-1127 and schedule an appointment to discuss your situation with a highly experienced and dedicated lawyer.