2006-11-01 06:58:34 · 21 answers · asked by magessa1 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
IT depends in the state! Now let's say you do live in one of these common law marriage state! Great your work Now the burden of proof is with you now you need to proof for the last nine year you lived together. Get statements from old landlords, banking statement anything to help proof that you are common- law.
Best of luck to you
2006-11-01 17:04:20 · answer #1 · answered by wondermom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would definitely list this in the legal question section. I would also look up the laws for where you live because some states do have laws that would list you as the common law wife. Living together that long you both have invested in what you have...and you do have rights. It wouldn't hurt to contact an attorney to find out how to go about this. I don't think that you are being greedy by wanting to know your rights about this split. You both had to have accumulated a lot in the 9 years that you have lived together and you both have rights to this property. You shouldn't be expected to chalk up your losses and walk away no matter what someone says. And from what I have learned in two years of taking family law you may not have to.
Look into your states laws on this topic. Here is a link to the states statutes http://www.law.cornell.edu/topics/state_statutes2.html
hopefully you can find some information there! Good Luck!
2006-11-01 15:22:22 · answer #2 · answered by wintersimjp 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends upon the state you live in. In many states after 7 years, you have a common law marriage. :) Everything that was acquired during your 9 years is joint property - to be split equally between you. Good luck.
2006-11-01 15:04:52 · answer #3 · answered by sassybree1979 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The majority of states in the U.S. do not recognize common law marriage. Even in those states that do, tudemom65 is correct in that JUST living with someone does not normally qualify you as common law married. You need to check the laws of your specific state.
Even if you live in a state where common law marriage is not recognized that doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re not entitled to anything, it just means if you can’t work it out between yourselves then you’ll have to go to court. Hopefully you were smart enough to ensure that all major purchases that you contributed to included your name on the title/deed/etc.
As far as palimony is concerned (previous responder mentioned it) it’s VERY difficult to get and it requires a whole lot than just having lived with a man.
2006-11-01 15:48:00 · answer #4 · answered by kp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on whether or not you live in a common law State. My State is. However, there's a lot that has to be proven (i.e., did you hold joint accounts together, did you purchase property together, were you a named beneficiary on anything, did you have life insurance policies on each other, were you ever introduced in public as "my wife", etc.). In otherwords, did you go about your daily life as if you were married, but just didn't have the "paper"..
2006-11-01 15:14:38 · answer #5 · answered by tudemom65 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'd try checking with your states laws. Some states have a statue that defines living together couples after so many years, legallly married in their eyes.
IF you have proof your contributed to any or all of any properties, then you have many many rights.
Don't step back and be a push over.
Know your rights!!
2006-11-01 15:10:12 · answer #6 · answered by peggin_beast 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what state you live in. In most states, if you were with someone for that long, you could get palimony(sp.). It is like alimony, without the nasty divorce. You might want to go to the court and ask them as far as the property goes, especially if you two bought it together(both were working). Good luck! :)
2006-11-01 15:04:41 · answer #7 · answered by metallicachic82 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you had 50% of things both of you baught. If not, then you are not likely to get anything. Depends on your B.F.. Befor you can claim anything, you would have to bought half of everything.Such as a car, House, or anything.If you break up. then he has the say to as who gets what. If there is a car, julery, or a house involved, then you will have to sell and shair the money.
2006-11-01 15:17:07 · answer #8 · answered by mswildman2005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is in your name, his name and both your names. If everything is in his name, you'd hvae to check the laws of your state regarding common law marriage and how you prove it. Just be prepared to have quite a fight on your hands. Get a good lawyer.
2006-11-01 15:11:51 · answer #9 · answered by married2004 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live in a common law, community property state...yes.
2006-11-01 15:04:46 · answer #10 · answered by Loli M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋