Short answer
Cohabitation alone does not create the property regime of a registered marriage. Claims may nevertheless arise under a contract, co-ownership or another legal basis if the prerequisites are proved.
Practical example
One partner contributes to an apartment registered to the other. A repayment or ownership-share claim depends on the money’s purpose and evidence of agreement.
What to do
Keep transfers, correspondence, joint-purchase agreements and expense records. Define both parties’ shares before future purchases.
Points to consider
Living as a family and proven participation in an acquisition are distinct facts. There is no automatic conclusion that half belongs to you.
Legal basis
Civil Code of Georgia, Articles 1151, 173, 976. Current text: https://matsne.gov.ge/ka/document/view/31702
Information checked on 28 October 2026. The outcome depends on the documents and facts of the individual case.
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