Living Apart Together - by Cynthia Grant Bowman (Hardcover)

Living Apart Together (LAT) is a groundbreaking book that explores legal protections for couples who choose to live apart but maintain many of the functions of a family.

With 9% of respondents in Bowman's national survey reporting committed relationships while living apart, this lifestyle has gained significant attention.

However, there are virtually no legal protections for these individuals, leaving them vulnerable in areas such as care during illness and financial management. Cynthia Grant Bowman, a renowned expert in family law and policy, delves into the prevalence of LAT relationships, demographics of those involved, reasons for choosing this lifestyle, and how they manage various aspects of family life.

The book proposes essential legal reforms to support the caregiving functions that LAT partners perform for each other. Living Apart Together offers a comprehensive understanding of this growing but largely overlooked family structure.

With its in-depth analysis, this book provides a much-needed perspective on the changing nature of families and relationships.

Whether you're a couple considering LAT or simply interested in understanding the complexities of modern family life, this book is an essential read.