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Property Considerations for Unmarried Partners Thinking about moving in with your significant other and getting a pet together? Consider a few things. In recent years, our office has experienced a string of cases involving romantic partners living together, unmarried, and then breaking up. The law has carved out a special court of equity for the ending of a marriage, known as the Domestic Relations Court. --A common theme we have seen is one partner purchases and owns a home, titled solely to him/her, and the other partner lives there contributing to the household expenses and mortgage. --Another significant part of a romantic relationship involves gift giving. --Another common theme we have seen is couples cohabitating and getting pets together. If you are planning to move in with a significant other or get a pet together, it is best practice to draft clear agreements as to the ownership and interest in the real property (house) and the personal property (furniture, pets, etc.). Discuss these things in advance with your partner to save yourself potentially thousands of dollars in legal fees later.