Family Law

Property acquired by unmarried domestic partners during their relationship may be the subject of dispute when the relationship ends.  Similar to prenuptial agreements for married couples, unmarried couples can, during their relationship, plan for their future by creating cohabitation agreements which outline each partner’s rights to individual and jointly-held assets.  Orr & Reno’s Divorce & Family Law attorneys work with unmarried individuals to develop written agreements to address property and other issues that arise during a couple’s relationship and after it ends.  We listen carefully to our clients , and craft agreements that clearly articulate the couple’s intent for disposition of property and other relationship issues.

When disputes over the disposition of an unmarried couple’s real estate cannot be resolved by mutual agreement, our attorneys can file a petition to partition the property in either the New Hampshire Superior or Probate Court in the county where the property is located.  We have substantial experience in this relatively narrow area of the law, and are well equipped to pursue partition petitions if and when needed by our clients.