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Palimony and Marvin claims

Contract claims between cohabitants.

This guide is a draft and may change.

In some states, cohabitants can sue on express or implied contracts (Marvin v Marvin).

Cohabitation Agreement — United States

In the U.S., property rights between unmarried partners depend on state law. A written cohabitation agreement is generally enforceable as a contract.

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