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Who Gets the House When an Unmarried Couple Splits?

It’s increasingly common for unmarried couples to purchase a home together, and while the purchase of a new home can be fun & exciting, it’s also important to make sure you and your partner have frank and open discussions about what happens after the closing.

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If you’re under contract for or have recently purchased a home as an unmarried couple, congratulations! Now is a great time to contact our firm at hello@meierlawpllc.com for a remote consult to discuss drafting a written agreement that addresses all the “what-if’s” that can arise post-closing. If things don’t go as planned, having a written agreement in place that addresses what happens in a variety of scenarios is critically important because it helps avoid unnecessary arguments, effectively limiting possible stress during an already stressful time.