[Denver, 12/21/2017] - Married couples enjoy legally binding rights that allow them to agree on important considerations. Lewis and Matthews, P.C. offers these same rights and protection to unmarried couples, giving them the option to sign a cohabitation agreement.
Planning for the Future
Unmarried couples may sever ties with each other one day, and that becomes a problematic situation for both parties. Money, time, property, and other investments are lost upon separation. In response to this, Lewis and Matthews, P.C. P.C. offers cohabitation agreements that protect the rights of individuals in a relationship.
Through cohabitation agreements, unmarried couples can identify who is responsible for property, money, and debt both during and after the relationship.
Lewis and Matthews, P.C. adds, “You can specify who gets what or you can create a buy-out clause that requires one party to reimburse the other for any items he or she wants to keep.”
A cohabitation agreement can also act as a template for prenuptial agreements if couples decide to marry. But it can still be subject to review and changes, which Lewis and Matthews, P.C. P.C. can do for couples.
Added Security for Unmarried Couples
In addition to ensuring that the couple understands their obligations to each other, cohabitation agreements also act as estate planning tools that enable couples to receive benefits in the event that one of them dies or is unable to continue the relationship.
Lewis and Matthews, P.C. explains, “A cohabitation agreement will ensure that your partner is taken care of in the event of your death or disability and provide peace of mind to both parties.”
Specifically, these benefits include:
• Property inheritance
• Creation of funeral arrangements for both parties
• Receipt of death benefits
About Lewis and Matthews, P.C.
Lewis and Matthews, P.C. is a Colorado-based law firm specializing in family law and divorce. The firm takes an approach that considers the struggles of every client and tailors strategies to each client’s specific needs. Lewis and Matthews, P.C. uses a collaborative, rigorous management to each case, in which lawyers review cases every two weeks. With more than 25 years of experience, the firm has intimate knowledge of Colorado family law and Denver courts.
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