Marvin v. Marvin

Marvin v. Marvin (1981) was a legal case where actress Michelle Marvin sued actor Lee Marvin, alleging they had a cohabitation agreement and financial arrangements similar to a romantic partnership, despite not being married. The California Supreme Court ruled that adults can enter into enforceable contracts reflecting their personal relationships and arrangements, including informal cohabitation agreements. This case established that non-marital partners could potentially have enforceable legal rights and obligations based on their mutual agreements, recognizing that such arrangements are valid under contract law even if they don't involve marriage.