What is the legal definition of cohabitation?

Answer by  Dontbugme (697)

Cohabitation usually refers to people living together, for whatever reason, without benefit of marriage. It is widely understood to be a living arrangement that involves a man and a woman and may include sexual intimacy, once frowned upon but now accepted my mainstream society.

Answer by  AmirLuskyTinyBoy (229)

The legal definition describes cohabitation as a living arrangement where two people reside together even though they are not married. The couple is usually in a long term relationship as well, but it pretty much means a romantic couple that lives together.

Answer by  tamarawilhite (17883)

The legal definition of cohabitation is two people living together who are not legally married. They may or may not have children. They are not married to anyone else, but are eligible to marry each other.

Answer by  Gabriel (2146)

The legal definition is "A living arrangement in which an unmarried couple lives together in a long-term relationship that resembles a marriage. " It might vary depending on your state.