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Live in relationship certificate


04-Jul-2024 (In Family Law)
Sir, to stay in a live-in relationship, which certificate can be extended?
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Answer #1
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A live-in relationship certificate, also known as a cohabitation certificate, is a document that officially verifies a couple is living together without being legally married. While it's not mandatory across most of India, some states like Uttarakhand have begun requiring registration of live-in relationships. This certificate can serve as proof of cohabitation and may be useful in various legal and practical matters, such as tenancy agreements, banking, or in claims related to maintenance, custody, or inheritance rights if the relationship ends. Though optional in many regions, it helps formalize the relationship and safeguard both partners' rights in the absence of marriage.

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Answer #2
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no certificate is needed in live in relationship, though its not been legalised nor it has any binding, what you need to do is you can exchange emails for consensual relationship and more so tell a lawyer detailed elaborated facts for proper guidance
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Answer #3
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meet a lawyer immediately with your query in details for effective advice. you should be very clear with what you want and also be specific Tanmoy Chattopadhyay M.Sc (Net), LL.B (Delhi) Advocate High Court, Calcutta
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Answer #4
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No certificate is needed. Live in relationship is not illegal in India. But you can register your relationship through marriage. Otherwise there is no need of any certificate. It is perfectly alright to stay in a live in relationship.
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