This Is How People Lose Property in Relationships

What if you could lose your assets without ever getting married? Our guests unpack one of the most misunderstood, and risky areas, of modern relationships: the legal consequences of cohabiting, building together, and “acting married” without formalizing it. Because in Kenya, relationships aren’t just emotional, they can become legal contracts whether you intended them to or not. In this episode, we break down: • What “presumption of marriage” actually means • How living together can create legal rights to property • Why social media (yes, even calling each other “Mr & Mrs”) can matter • Real court cases where relationships turned into legal battles • The risks of building assets together without agreements • How cohabitation agreements and “life partnership deeds” work • Why modern relationships need legal clarity—not just emotional trust Relationships today are evolving but the law is still watching. Are you just dating or are you already legally exposed? WATCH THE FULL EPISODE: https://youtu.be/AqUHcPsarik Stay ahead of everything happening in the economy, powered by The Kenyan Wall Street: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb6b... 👉 Subscribe to The Kenyan Wall Street for new episodes every week! 🎧 Listen & Follow Just Money Podcast: YouTube: / @kenyanwallstreet Spotify: Just Money Podcast TikTok: Just Money Podcast X (Twitter): @JustMoneypod Instagram: @JustMoneyPodcast Follow our Host Just Ivy Africa on Socials: https://linktr.ee/justivyafrica_?utm_... Sponsors: Thank you to Kofisi for providing our beautiful, world-class set, where ideas like this thrive. Visit them at: https://kofisi.africa/ ‪@justivyafrica4526‬