Maryland Divorce ~ Unmarried Couples ~ Cohabitants
Cohabitation is a general term for an unmarried couple living together. This could mean a temporary relationship, experimenting with living together before marriage, or possibly an alternative to marriage.
The US Census Bureau has reported a large increase in cohabitants within the last three decades. For example, there was a 72% increase of cohabitants in the last decade. The increase in unmarried couples in Maryland was nearly 47%.
Unmarried couples are protected legally and can take measures to keep their rights. There is a push in the United States to lessen the rights to unmarried couples in comparison to those who are actually married.