Legal Question in Family Law in Washington
Living with a member of the opposite sex for 15 years
After living with a member of the opposite sex for 15 years, what are both parties entitled to when they break up?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Living with a member of the opposite sex for 15 years
In Washington, a 15-year cohabitative relationship such as yours is considered a meretricious relationship.
Either party may petition the court to dissolve the meretricious relationship similar to a dissolution of marriage (divorce). The court will divide the assets and liabilities in a just and equitable manner. If there are children of the relationship, a parenting plan (custody and visitation schedule) and child support provisions will be established as well.
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