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Although divorce is one of the most common procedures in civil law, that fact does not make the personal implications of going through one any easier. For those who do not take it seriously, repercussions could be severe. Issues involving children, money and property will all be settled during the divorce process, in addition to the... more »
It is common for unmarried couples to go to court for assets, after a breakup. If you can prove that your relationship was similar to a marriage, minus the priest, you may be able to get palimony. Here are some things you will need to prove. more »
Ever since the famous palimony case "Marvin vs. Marvin" put unmarried co-habitators on their toes in 1976, many people have chosen to protect themselves with a written agreement before moving in together. If you and your partner have decided that a palimony agreement is a good idea, follow these steps to make sure it covers everything. more »
Currently, 11 states recognize common-law marriages. Thus, couples can legally marry without a license or ceremony. The laws that govern common-law marriages vary from state to state. But in most cases, couples must dwell together for a specific number of years, and they must refer to each other as "husband" and "wife." Once a couple... more »
“Palimony," a play on the words "pal" and "alimony," refers to the cohabitation agreement between two partners in a romantic relationship. In some states, a former boyfriend or girlfriend can sue for palimony if they can prove an agreement was implied during the course of the relationship. Use these steps to ask for a palimony... more »
A common-law marriage can be dissolved by a court if common-law marriages are recognized in your state. If they are not, there are steps you can... more »
Palimony is a portmanteau of the words pal and alimony. The neologism was coined by celebrity divorce attorney Marvin Mitchelson in 1977 when his client Michelle Triola Marvin filed an unsuccessful suit against the actor Lee Marvin. Retrieved on 2008-03-01
Background
Despite the quasi-divorce proceeding suggested by the word, "palimony" is not a legal term and has never been used by the California Supreme Court. The proper legal term, at least in California, is "non-marital relationship contract", and because the relationship is non-marital, the family courts have no jurisdiction. Disputes over contract terms are civil cases, thus enforcement is left to trial courts, or in California, "superior court".
Non-marital relationship contracts are not limited to two people, and because these contracts are non-marital, any party can also be party to a marriage.
Palimony is a popular term, not a historical legal term, used to describe the division of financial assets and real property on the termination of a personal, live-in relationship wherein the parties are not legally married. Unlike alimony, which is typically provided for by law, palimony is not guaranteed to unmarried partners. There must be a clear agreement, written or oral, by both partners stipulating the extent of financial sharing and/or support in order for palimony to be granted. Palimony cases are determined in civil court as a contract matter, rather than in family court, as in cases of divorce.
Marvin v. Marvin
In 1971, Michelle Marvin claimed that actor Lee Marvin, who was still married at the time they began living together, had promised to support her for the rest of her life. In the end, in Marvin v. Marvin, the California Supreme Court ruled that Michelle Marvin had not proven the existence of a contract between herself and Mr. Marvin that gave her an interest in his property. Thus, the common law rule applied to the situation without alteration, and she took away fr read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palimony
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