Co-habitation or what is commonly known as “live-in relationships” is no longer a new concept for people in India. The couples who have opted live-in relationships have their own set of everyday challenges to face. People do get change with the time now the live-in relationship has become a major part of Indian society due to change in the perspectives of the individuals related to live-in relationships.
Several legal experts have also accepted that live-in relationships are no more crime in the eyes of law or common people. One has the freedom to choose the life to live on his own terms and conditions.
To be upfront, live-in relationships are not that easy to handle if you are not aware of the consequences that you might face in the near future. In order to make things a bit easier for you.
We have curated some of the golden rules of live-in relationship that everyone should aware of.
1. The extramarital affair is not considered as live-in relationship
If a person (he/she) who is involved in an extramarital affair with someone after getting married, is not considered as a live-in relationship. A couple who is planning to opt for a live-in relationship should be aware of this prior deciding to live together with their partner.
2. There is no such law that binds partners together in live-in
It is purely the decision of the couple who wants to spend their lives in a live-in relationship. However, there is no such law that binds the partners together to stay in live-in together as compared to marriage. Subsequently, either of the partners is free to walk out of the relationship as and when they require. There are no legal procedures like you see in case of marriages.
3. Live-in relationship is not seen as a crime in the eyes of the Indian law
According to the Indian Law, live-in relationships or cohabitation is considered valid or legal and not a crime. Anyone who wishes to opt for a live-in relationship is free to choose whether he wants to live in a live-in relationship or to get married.
4. The child who is born during a live-in relationship has the right to property
Most of the couples who live together in a live-in relationship for a long time usually gives birth to the kid. Thus, the kids who are born during this phase of relationship have an equal right to the property of his mother and father.
5. A woman has the full right to ask for a share in his husband’s property after his death
If you are in a live-in relationship and in case your husband dies due to any reason, then the woman or the female partner can claim for a part of his husband’s property.
I am sure after going through these golden rules of the live-in relationship, you have now got a better understanding of the rights of a partner being in a live-in relationship. You must have better clarity and understanding of these points before you plan to opt for a live-in relationship or cohabitation to maintain a healthy and stronger relationship.
