Little Known Pitfalls of Co-owning Property
People often set up bank accounts or real estate so that they own it jointly with a spouse or other family member. The appeal of joint tenancy is that when one owner dies, the other will automatically inherit the property without it having to go through probate. This may sound like a good idea because […]
How to Cover Your Bases When When You’ve Chosen Cohabitation
Modern love brings us the choice and freedom not to marry. I was just reading a Pew Research Center report that states the average age of a first marriage is 27 for women and 29 for men, apparently a record high. That means a lot of people are choosing to cohabitate before marrying. Among the […]
Returning Home: Keeping the House You Brought to Your Marriage When You Divorce
Here at DuBois Cary we have many clients coming in for divorce consultations who have been dealing with extremely difficult spouses for a very long time and have finally had enough. It is our job to help that client navigate her or his way out of a destructive relationship and back onto a path that […]
What You Need to Know About Co-Owning a Home Without Getting Married in Washington State
So you want to buy a place with your boo, but you’ve both been burned before. Marriage equality is great, but it’s not for you. Or you’ve owned your own dream home for a long time and your sweetie has been living there with you, and you want to give her ownership. Well, there are […]