Legal Rights of Single People

Palimony This is a contract that is formed between a married couple that requires monetary payments in the case of a break up

Palimony This is a contract that is formed between a married couple that requires monetary payments in the case of a break up However, if there is no formal legal relationship, then there is no requirement for palimony

Cohabitation Some couples do not marry, and instead cohabitate While the divorce rate in the U.S. is at about 50%, those who cohabitate have a far less chance of having a successful relationship (about 85% of these fail)

Cohabitation Some couples do not marry, and instead cohabitate They can form a cohabitation agreement which is a written or oral agreement that outlines how they want to deal with their money,property, and responsibilities

Marvin v. Marvin (1976) California Supreme Court declared that cohabitation agreements can be enforced between unwed couples, meaning that unwed couples had similar rights to property as wed couples

Paternity Cannot be forced to marry someone, but all fathers are required to support their children

Paternity Cannot be forced to marry someone, but all fathers are required to support their children A father can claim that he is not the father and be subjected to a paternity test

Paternity Cannot be forced to marry someone, but all fathers are required to support their children A father can claim that he is not the father and be subjected to a paternity test Blood tests are not conclusive, but can eliminate a father

Paternity Cannot be forced to marry someone, but all fathers are required to support their children A father can claim that he is not the father and be subjected to a paternity test Blood tests are not conclusive, but can eliminate a father DNA fingerprinting is 99.9% accurate though

Same-Sex Partners As most states do not allow same-sex marriages and/or civil unions, many same-sex partners would be classified as cohabitating

Same-Sex Partners As most states do not allow same-sex marriages and/or civil unions, many same-sex partners would be classified as cohabitating As a result, because they are not legally a couple, the same-sex partner does not receive benefits and tax breaks

Things to Think About What happens when we choose to go against God’s plan for relationships?

Things to Think About What happens when we choose to go against God’s plan for relationships? If certain states begin to recognize same-sex relationships, what effects could that have?

Things to Think About What happens when we choose to go against God’s plan for relationships? If certain states begin to recognize same-sex relationships, what effects could that have? Why shouldn’t we allow same-sex marriages?