We can help you draft legal agreements for same sex couples or persons who reside together that are unmarried. There agreements can encompass all facets of the relationship, including: major purchases, retirement, healthcare and medical decisions, wills and trusts, parenting, life insurance and any other issues that may arise.

The term "meretricious relationship" is term of art in Washington, and has been defined as "a stable, marital-like relationship" where both parties cohabit with knowledge that a lawful marriage between them does not exist. Washington does not have common-law marriage but a meretricious relationship is similar. Washington Courts will apply some of the dissolution of marriage principles regarding property division. We can explain this in greater detail and how this could apply to your unique situation.