Saturday, May 17, 2014

Is it better to have my name added to the deed/mortgage or get a cohabitation agreement?

The BF put a down payment and signed papers for a condo that will be completed in 2015. The plan is for the both of us to move in at that time. How can I make sure I'm protected? The condo is currently in his name only. I'm not sure I want to be putting money in to building equity in his name only, but at the same time putting my name on the deed will make for one messy split if things don't work out. We have talked about marriage but I don't think it will be happening before move in. What's best in this situation?

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