Lizzy and Lissa break down the hidden costs – financial and otherwise – of domestic partnerships. From legal protections to emotional considerations, they explore how domestic partnerships compare to marriage and why some couples choose this path instead. Joined by attorney Raymond Hekmat, the conversation covers benefits, limitations, and what you might not know could affect your rights. Whether you’re partnered, planning ahead, or just curious, this episode unpacks what it really means to commit outside the traditional framework.
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Main Topics
00:00 Introduction to Domestic Partnerships
01:36 Running The Numbers Segment
02:32 Benefits and Limitations
03:14 Legal Nuances
05:38 Cohabitation vs. Domestic Partnerships
09:02 Personal and Social Considerations
18:55 Understanding Domestic Partnerships
19:57 Legal Separation vs. Divorce
20:58 Perceptions of Domestic Partnerships
24:35 Commitment and Social Constructs
28:58 Common Law Marriage vs. Domestic Partnership
30:12 20 Cents Segment
References for Statistics
https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2024/families-living-arrangements.html
https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2019/11/06/the-landscape-of-marriage-and-cohabitation-in-the-u-s/
https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2019/11/06/marriage-and-cohabitation-in-the-u-s/
https://www.kff.org/report-section/ehbs-2023-section-2-health-benefits-offer-rates/
Co-Hosts
Lizzy is a strategist, alternative investments expert, and a founding partner of Pursuit Funds. Follow Lizzy: Instagram | TikTok
Lissa is a personal finance expert and content creator. Follow Lissa: YouTube | Instagram |TikTok | LinkedIn
Credits
► Produced by Lizzy Marie and Lissa Lumutenga
► Artwork by Lizzy Marie
► Music by Lissa Lumutenga, Net Net Podcast “Theme Song”
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