Living together out of wedlock can mean anything, especially in court -- unlike married couples, most unmarried couples don't automatically inherit or receive protection under the law. Consequently, you must document everything from property ownership and children to wills and other estate plans.

• An essential resource for any unmarried couple, Living Together explains:
• the legality of living together
• having and raising children
• the many types of ownership agreements
• relationships with a prior family
• getting authorization to make medical decisions for an ill or injured partner

Living Together includes:

• a complete overview of important legal documents, including a living together contract
• instructions to filling out these documents
• sample forms
• legal agreements as tear-outs and on CD-ROM

The 14th edition provides the latest law in readable 50-state charts, and includes many fill-in-the-blank legal forms. It also discusses the laws covering same-sex marriages and civil unions, which are often so broad, they affect unmarried heterosexual couples as well.

• A decompression utility, like 7-zip (for Windows) or StuffIt Expander (for Macintosh), both of which can be downloaded for free.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader, (for Windows or for Macintosh) which can be downloaded for free.
• Some Nolo eProducts include separate form files, most often in RTF format:
  • Windows 2000, XP, and Vista all come with WordPad, an RTF-compatible word processor.
  • Macintosh OS X comes with TextEdit, an RTF-compatible word processor; non-OS X users need Word 5.0 or greater, WordPerfect 2.1 or greater, or another RTF-compatible word processor.
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  Simple steps to take control of your family's finances.

  Most of us are so busy living our day-to-day lives we don’t always have time to think through important financial decisions.

  Written by top USA TODAY personal finance columnists Sandra Block and John Waggoner and reporter Kathy Chu, The Busy Family’s Guide to Money cuts to the chase with real, practical financial solutions - fast. Learn how to rework the family budget or shop around for the best college savings account and get a handle on the most pressing financial issues your family faces.

  The book covers concise, sensible information on how to:

  • discuss money with a spouse
  • create a budget the family can stick to
  • get the best mortgage
  • take control of debt
  • teach kids about money management
  • get the most out of healthcare
  • plan for college and retirement
  • simplify investments and avoid mistakes

  You'll also find out how to claim kids as tax breaks, deal with major one-time expenses, save for retirement and protect your loved ones with basic legal documents.

  Filled with helpful charts, checklists and resources, The Busy Family's Guide to Money makes managing finances a snap!