im having problems with my partner,if i leave i will have no where to live i have tried to find answers to what i would be entitled to as we are not married i would appreciate some advice from anyone who has been in my position or who is aware of the law regarding common law wife/partners.His mother died several yrs ago leaving another house to him wich is in both our names prob for tax reasons i would imagine,he has a will that states if he dies i get half the proceeds from the sale.But if i die first it goes back to him for his 3 children from a previous marriage.I also have 3 children from a previous marriage who then will have nothing at the time of my death.
2006-08-15 08:24:17 · 14 answers · asked by LINN T 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
you'll be entitled to half the other house at least. the law is heading the way of being fair to couples living together, but i would go to a solicitor they will be able to tell you and get there soon so if you have to get him to sign anything you've got more chance now than if you split. good luck x
2006-08-15 08:32:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If half is your name, write your own will. He can't do anything, as you OWN half. See a lawyer about selling your half of the house, he will have to buy you out, or you buy him out if you can. If not, the house will have to be sold so you will not end up with nothing. Have you signed this will of his by the way? He won't be able to take all that you own when you die, no judge will stand for that, but if you write a will, it will save an awful of trouble and wrangling.
You do need to consult a lawyer dealing with common-law issues. It will be based on how much you have contributed.
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2016-04-21 08:07:56 · answer #3 · answered by mikaela 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the state that you live in because where I live after 5 yrs. its called common law marriage and you are entitled to half of everything that your partner owns but you should go to a lawyer and ask him these questions. No one here can help you unless they are lawyers.
2006-08-15 08:33:39 · answer #4 · answered by sharethalove 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have contributed to the household bills for 30 years so he had a better lifestyle because of it and if you were to leave, you would be due compensation.
Instead of worrying about the house shouldn't you be fighting for the relationship though?
Thirty years!!!
2006-08-18 06:42:37 · answer #5 · answered by Amanda K 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever you do,don't u leave that house without speaking to a lawyer!I did,and gave up all hope of getting anything!Still glad to be out of it but my stubborness cost me plenty!Good luck and take care.
2006-08-15 10:58:51 · answer #6 · answered by twinkle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are in the Uk,after that lenght of time you will be entitled to half of everything that includes property,finances and even half of his pension.
2006-08-15 13:04:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make yor will out so that it goes to your children and if you have young children living with you, you are more likely to be able to stay living where you are he'll have to go.
2006-08-15 08:30:20 · answer #8 · answered by 'Rickaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What country are you in? If you're in the UK, speak to the Citizen's Advice Bureau - they're free (I think but they're certainly not expensive) and they're very helpful.
Good luck!
2006-08-15 08:31:32 · answer #9 · answered by Away With The Fairies 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to consult with a lawyer to see what you are entitled to, all us laymen can do is speculated, and most like be wrong in our guess.
2006-08-15 08:30:08 · answer #10 · answered by WC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋