Can a Marvin/nonmarital cohabitation agreement address the responsibility for shared debts?
Yes, a nonmarital cohabitation agreement can address the responsibility for shared debts and specify how debts will be allocated between the partners.
Can a Marvin/nonmarital cohabitation agreement address the issue of pets?
Yes, a nonmarital cohabitation agreement can address the issue of pet ownership and specify the rights and responsibilities of each partner regarding pets in case of the termination of their relationship.
Can a Marvin/nonmarital cohabitation agreement protect one partner’s intellectual property rights?
Yes, a nonmarital cohabitation agreement can protect one partner’s intellectual property rights and specify the status and how these rights will be owned, managed, allocated, or protected in case of the termination of their relationship.
Can a Marvin/nonmarital cohabitation agreement protect partners from being deemed as having a common-law marriage?
Yes, a nonmarital cohabitation agreement (in some States) can provide evidence that the parties did not intend to create a common-law marriage, which can help protect their rights in case of dispute or termination of their relationship. California is not a common-law marriage state.
Is same-sex marriage legal in California?
Yes, same-sex marriage has been legal in California since June 2013, following the Supreme Court decision in Hollingsworth v. Perry.
Can same-sex couples legally change their last names after getting married?
Yes, same-sex couples can legally change their last names after getting married, just like opposite-sex couples. The process for changing one’s name is the same for all married individuals in California.
Can same-sex couples claim community property rights in California?
Yes, same-sex couples who are legally married in California are entitled to community property rights, which means that assets acquired during the marriage are generally considered community property and subject to equal division upon divorce or separation.
Can religious organizations refuse to perform same-sex marriages in California?
Yes, religious organizations are protected by the First Amendment and have the freedom to refuse to perform same-sex marriages based on their religious beliefs. However, same-sex couples have the right to find a religious organization that is willing to officiate their marriage.
Can a restraining order be issued on an emergency basis?
Yes, in cases of immediate danger, an emergency protective order (EPO) can be issued by a law enforcement officer or a judge outside of regular court hours.
Can a person facing domestic violence charges be ordered to attend counseling or intervention programs?
Yes, as part of the legal process, a person facing domestic violence charges (if found to be the perpetrator of the domestic violence) may be ordered by the court to attend counseling or Domestic Violence Prevention Intervention programs to address their behavior.