unmarried couples

Despite dating your partner for a long time, you don't just default to a common-law marriage.

National
Economy

No, You're Not In A Common-Law Marriage After 7 Years Together

8:12am September 04, 2016

by Heidi Glenn

It's a pervasive myth of common-law marriage. And for a status assumed to kick in by something as passive as the passage of time, it can be complicated to prove.

Robin Bunevich and Alex Rivas in the Astoria, Queens, apartment they own. The unmarried couple set an agreement for how to handle the sale of their apartment if they break up.

Economy

For Couples Skipping The Ring, It Pays To Plot Out Finances

6:23am April 17, 2016

by Heidi Glenn

As couples live together in greater numbers, old rules about how to divide finances and plan for the future don't quite fit the modern family. Experts offer financial tips for unmarried couples.