Our house was in joint tenancy,yet his brother arrived and cleared his shed out in the middle of the night.We called police who told him to return items,but when he did he changed the lock on the shed and kept the key. Where do I stand?
2006-07-17 02:09:34 · 10 answers · asked by michael 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
If you weren't married, you don't stand anywhere legally. It sucks, but that's life. Things don't always work out the way we want them to, or the way they are "supposed" to. I know it's a difficult period, but your best bet is to mourn, and move on. There's nothing you can do about it now. Don't dwell on it, just get through it. Let your partner's family get his belongings from the house. Be nice about it, they've lost him too. If there is anything that was his that means a great deal to you, and you would like to keep it, ask them. Chances are they're not going to deny you that. And if they do, then just let it go. Objects are just that, objects. They won't bring your partner back and they won't make the pain lessen. So be the better person and co-operate. Wouldn't your partner want that?
2006-07-17 02:17:16 · answer #1 · answered by rocknrobin21 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, I think that everyone above is missing a crucial point - you being 'Michael' and your reference to 'his' father etc means I assume you were ina single sex partnership. In which case, unless you underwent a civil partnership ceremony, you have no basic legal rights as regards material possesions (and also, despite what previous answerer says, there is no such dispensation or rights in this situation for 'common law' partnerships even in straight relationships). The only way to establish such a right would be if your partner had left a will, and I presume this is not the case here. bYou have rights over the house, however, I suspect that although his family do not have rights to enter the property to recover his stuff, the final outcome is that they will be legally entitled to it. I would advise that you make your late partner's possessions available to his family as otherwise the only winners will be lawyers (which it is likely you would have to pick up the tab for on both sides should you unsuccessfully dispute the case). Apologies if that's not what you want to hear, but it's practical advice.
2006-07-17 02:44:13 · answer #2 · answered by eriverpipe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
FIRST> if the shed is on the property of the home its joint.Is it joint with them.have and order of protection place against him.his Father did not break in to the shed ? Second who is the we ? do you have chrildren ? Bolt cutters and then put your lock on the shed.I have been living for 18 years.and now we have are own,wills,cars,house, is common law in your state ? where do you live. you can take them to court to stay away.do it.
2006-07-17 02:55:29 · answer #3 · answered by tysgrandma99 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, let me say that my condolences to you and your family.
This really does depend on your state laws. In most, if your living with your partner for 7 years, it's considered a common law marriage. The best advice I can say is to talk to a lawyer about your rights.
~Take Care~
2006-07-17 02:27:09 · answer #4 · answered by Erato 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have gotten married instead of being partners for 10 years. Sorry, partners have certain rights but if you can't get married then maybe you should both have a will.
2006-07-17 02:16:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, my condolences.. and second,I am wondering why you are so worried about material possesions in such a tragedy as this. My brother took his own life, and YOU KNOW WHAT I did not care about his material possessions. I cared about him.. PLEASE....don't think about yourself...someone's life was taken in a tragic way... you should be grieving and not what you can get.
2006-07-17 02:24:06 · answer #6 · answered by Oceanbreeze 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have t take his family to court. That is the only thing that i can think of . Did u have any children?? I would definitely go to the courts and see what they say. And Good luck
2006-07-17 02:15:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a citizen advice bureau for help
2006-07-21 20:38:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could get a lawyer,or just enjoy the memories hassle-free.
2006-07-17 02:15:40 · answer #9 · answered by kents411 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give your heart to God lean not on your own understanding. Store your treasures in heaven not on this earth.
2006-07-18 01:33:39 · answer #10 · answered by Sad Mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋