petmonkey
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Some random statements:
In the past, If i walked into the relationship with it, i walked out of the relationship with it.
If we bought something together (or separately) and it was gifted to one person to use, it was that person's property.
If we bought something together that was a big ticket item and it was used by all of us, we sold it to an outside party or the member of the family who wanted it most bought the other people's shares (outright or on a payment plan).
If we bought something together that was a big ticket item and it was to be used by all of us, all of our names went on the title or loan or other relevant legal/financial documents, so that all of us were responsible for it [see statement above].
Marriage & Family law only applies to the married couple and their legal offspring. Third party members have no "right by association", last i checked anyway.
You can create a legal co-habitation contract between multiple adults, it can help in court for financial/property ownership stuff but not for custody stuff.
You can create a legal custody contract between multiple adults, so far the courts have ruled in favor of blood parents, last i heard anyway.
Business law can be adapted to multiple adult living situations, by-the-by. Look into how communes do their business, you'll get a more precise idea of how various group families have set themselves up legally.
i heart Mediators, they can be a welcomed calm in the center of a storm if people are overwhelmed by the break-up and acting out, you can find them through poly support groups, poly aware therapists, your family's lawyer, etc.
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