Frederick C. Hertz, an attorney with offices in Oakland and San Francisco whose practice frequently deals with cohabitation agreements, property co-ownership agreements and other matters related to unmarried partners. He is coauthor of Living Together: A Legal Guide for Unmarried Couples. FrederickHertz.com
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