All of the financial things are in his name, but we both started it and work hard. If it came down to it, do I own half or am I working so hard for nothing?
2006-11-28 12:49:42 · 13 answers · asked by peppylove 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Yes, you are working so hard for nothing, potentially. Very few states acknowledge common-law marriages, and those that do each have their own rules for what is considered common-law marriage. Most of them require, among MANY other things, that you live together for at least 7 years AND that you commonly refer to each other as husband and wife AND that you present yourselves as such to society. And a heck of a lot more. Do a Google search for "common law marriage" plus whatever state you're in. Bottom line, you are putting yourself in a position to get nothing if you break up.
2006-11-28 12:55:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-22 23:49:09 · answer #2 · answered by AnnaMaria 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may depend on the State you live in. However, if two people started the Business then both names should be on the deeds or paperwork. As it is now, if he left you, you would have to sue to get what is legally yours and only the lawyers would get rich. So either get married or ask him to put your name on the things you both own and worked for.
P.S: Also as it is now only he is financially responsible for anything that goes wrong with the company. Choose what you want to do and go for it.
2006-11-28 13:00:52 · answer #3 · answered by Daddy Big Dawg 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its all in his name on paper its his. Depending on what state ur in will determine common law marriage. Also, under Domestic Relations Law (DRL), you may have more say than you think. WHat you acquired togther as a couple may have some tabs for you. Things prior to the relationship remain with OG owner. If things were done with the intentions of marriage, then DRL will come into play. You may want to discuss this with your Bf or an attorney to figure out what percentage of the business is yours and how to protect it.
2006-11-28 12:58:19 · answer #4 · answered by James C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the state your in. Talk to your boyfriend about going to a lawyer and making up some sort of deal stating, if it doesn't work out then you get half. If he doesn't agree then you've been working for nothing.
2006-11-28 13:33:15 · answer #5 · answered by roxanne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If all the financial things are in his name it is his business. If you have no proof of ownership, tax returns, bank accounts, lines of credit etc IN YOUR NAME as well as his then you will get nothing if he decides he wants it all. Not all states participate in common law marriages. Check with yours. I think you would have a hard time proving its your business also if you dont have the proof. good luck
2006-11-28 12:53:34 · answer #6 · answered by friendly advice from maine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what state you live in, as to common law takes place in.
2006-11-28 12:53:23 · answer #7 · answered by Battlerattle06 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what state do you live in? from the sounds of it you are having doubts about you relationship and some trust issues chances are it could be for nothing! need help wanna talk lilfaewp@yahoo.com
-nessa
2006-11-28 12:53:51 · answer #8 · answered by lilfaewp 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I THOUGHT IT TOOK 7 YEARS BUT STILL DEPENDS ON THE STATE.
2006-11-28 12:53:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are if you live in Canada.
2006-11-28 12:51:21 · answer #10 · answered by crash 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋