Susan Guthrie welcomes leading matrimonial attorney Susan Myres to the show, where she shares the potential pitfalls and legal issues you may face when cohabiting before or instead of getting married.



Together they explore the legal challenges couples face when living together, including property rights, financial agreements, and child custody issues. You’ll hear why education, planning, and potential cohabitation agreements are important and can mitigate the 'perils of playing house.' 

Featured topics and Golden Nuggets:

• The legal implications of “playing house”


• Financial and property considerations:  “When romance is involved, we forget to take care of business.”


• Without divorce proceedings, you don’t have immediate rights to child support (you will have to go to court) and if you are a father, you may have a harder time fighting for parental access rights


• “You can fix most of these perils if you plan ahead.”

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About this week's special guests: Susan Myres

Susan Myres is a distinguished family law attorney with over 30 years of experience in the field. She has made significant contributions to the legal community, notably serving as a past president of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). Susan is currently practicing law in Houston, Texas, where she continues to provide expert legal services and guidance.

Website: https://www.thehoustondivorcefirm.com/



Susan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-myres/

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