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Buying a House as an Unmarried Couple: 8 Steps to Plan and Protect Your Investment

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Joint tenancy with rights of survivorship : Both partners co-own the home equally. Tenancy in common : Each partner owns a defined percentage of the property, which can be equal or different. What happens to the home if one partner files for bankruptcy? In this case, creditors could pursue their share of the property.