In New York, unmarried couples and same-sex couples are not afforded the same protection that married spouse are under the law. New York does not recognize common law marriages, therefore people who live together like husband and wife, in either opposite-sex or same-sex relationships, are not protected under the law.
Are you cohabiting with your partner but aren't married either by choice or because you are in a same-sex relationship? Call our Buffalo domestic partnership agreement attorney Keith B. Schulefand at 716-568-4453 or toll free at 888-499-1552 to learn about your rights.
The domestic relation laws will not apply to you if you and your partner ever separate, leaving your assets and your children unprotected. A domestic partnership agreement or cohabitation agreement can help protect you if the relationship fails. A properly drafted agreement will ensure that you and your loved one have the same rights and privileges afforded married couples.
At our law firm, we draft, review, negotiate, enforce and defend domestic relationship and cohabitation agreements. Keith B. Schulefand, Esq., is a Buffalo-based lawyer with two decades of experience representing clients involved in the emotional and complex divorce process. He has handled cases that required the division of complex assets such as pensions and businesses. He has a firm grasp on what is at stake if you don't have protection in place for your assets.
Amherst Lawyer for Domestic Partnership Agreements
For more information on domestic partnership agreements or to schedule an appointment with an experienced Erie County domestic relations lawyer, call 716-568-4453, toll free at 888-499-1552 or send us an e-mail.
