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What Are “cohabitants” Under Simple battery In Riverside, California?

Posted in Domestic Violence FAQ'S on May 1, 2014

The term “cohabitants” means two unrelated people living together for a substantial period of time, resulting in some permanency of the relationship.

The factors that may determine whether people are cohabiting include;

  1. Sexual relations between the parties while sharing the same residence
  2. Sharing of income or expenses
  3. Joint use or ownership of property
  4. Whether the two people hold themselves out as husband and wife or domestic partners
  5. The continuity of the relationship
  6. The length of the relationship

A person may cohabit simultaneously with two or more people at different locations during the same time frame, if he or she maintains substantial ongoing relationships with each person and lives with each person for significant periods.

If you have questions regarding domestic violence, contact Riverside, California Attorney Graham Donath at 951-667-5293. Let him answer your questions.