Cohabitation and the Future of Marriage

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Lynne Marie Kohm

Regent University - School of Law

Karen Groen

Independent

Date Written: April 10, 2005

Abstract

This article considers cohabitation in light of the future of marriage from a legal and cultural framework by examining the demographic context, legal structure, and future speculation on the issue of unmarried individuals living together.

We submit that the cycle of legal protection for unmarried cohabitation could actually result in a renaissance of marriage. Part II analyzes demographic data, Part III reviews case law on statutory schemes protecting cohabitation, and Part IV analyzes a marriage preference, focusing on empirical data reflecting deepest marital desires of most single adults.

Keywords: marriage, cohabitation, benefits

JEL Classification: K00, K1, K10, K11, K12, K19, K36, K39

Suggested Citation

Kohm, Lynne Marie and Groen, Karen, Cohabitation and the Future of Marriage (April 10, 2005). 17 Regent U. L. Rev. 261 (2004-05), Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3160275

Lynne Marie Kohm (Contact Author)

Regent University - School of Law ( email )

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HOME PAGE: http://www.regent.edu/kohm

Karen Groen

Independent ( email )

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