# Living together **URL:** \ **Category:** Divorce and Separation Answers\ **Created:** [May 27, 2007, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/living-together/4494 "2007-05-27T17:06:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Helena\_Nevicosi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/db5fbb/32.png) [@Helena\_Nevicosi](https://forum.rosen.com/u/Helena_Nevicosi)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2007, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/living-together/4494/1 "2007-05-27T17:06:06Z")
North Carolina does not recognize common law marriage. Cohabitation does not create any marital property rights. Helena M. Nevicosi Attorney with Rosen Law Firm 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500 Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 919.787.6668 main phone 919.256.1665 direct fax 10925 David Taylor Drive, Suite 100 Charlotte, North Carolina 28262 704.644.2831 main voice 704.307.4595 main fax 1829 East Franklin Street, Bldg 600 Chapel Hill, NC 27514 919.321.0780 main phone 919.787.6668 main fax > **[North Carolina Divorce Law - Legal Answers and Info](https://www.rosen.com/)** > > The best resource for divorce in NC. Find accurate, legal, family law advice from attorneys practicing in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill. The response posted above is based upon the limited factual information made available and is not intended as a full and complete response to the question. The only reliable manner to obtain complete and adequate legal advice is to consult with an attorney, fully explain your situation, and allow the attorney sufficient opportunity to research the applicable law and facts required to render an accurate opinion. The basic information provided above is intended as a public service but a full discussion with an attorney should be undertaken before taking any action. ---
**Author:** ![publius](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c57346/32.png) [@publius](https://forum.rosen.com/u/publius)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2007, 6:54pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/living-together/4494/2 "2007-05-26T18:54:21Z")
My question is whether marital property rights are created by a couple living together without being legally married. I’d like to know any statutes or cases that deal with this issue if someone can help steer me in the right direction to learn more about it. publius06