Partition

In Wisconsin, the term “Cohabitation” applies to individuals who have decided to live together without being married.  Individuals who choose to live together may be of different or of the same sex.  As in a traditional marriage relationship, a couple who cohabitates often share personal property, own a home, assume joint debt and even help raise children together.
 
Under Wisconsin law, cohabitation is not recognized as a marriage, nor does Wisconsin recognize “common law marriage.”  If a cohabitation couple desires to end their relationship and divide property, they cannot rely on Wisconsin divorce laws, rather they must seek relief in Wisconsin contract law and the laws governing unjust enrichment and the partition of property.
 
In the areas of cohabitation and partition, I have the experience to successfully negotiate the different areas of applicable law, while protecting your interests.  To successfully represent a person in a cohabitation and partition action, the lawyer must have experience not only in family law, but also in the areas of contract law and civil litigation.  As a trial lawyer with extensive civil litigation and family law experience, I have represented clients in this area of law, providing peace of mind and excellent results.

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