My boyfriend continually tells me and my children to move out of his house after we have had an argument... can he do this legally? What are my legal rights?
2007-02-14 04:16:58 · 13 answers · asked by redplop 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
If your name is on the mortgage or the lease, then you probably have some legal recourse. If your name does not appear on any of the official paperwork, though, you have absolutely no legal rights in this situation.
You're not asking... but frankly, I'd leave him anyway. Who needs to be threatened all the time?
2007-02-14 04:21:00 · answer #1 · answered by UofMWolverines03 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who has the lease? Or the title to the home? Do you have any agreement in writing? Can you prove you have been paying money towards the mortgage/rent? How long have you been together?
All of these are important, but in most cases, yes, he can. Check your state, you may have "common law" status if you have been together long enough. But in most states we are talking about 7 or so years of living together.
My guess is you are out of luck. But you should check a family law atty.- as you have to protect yourself and your child if promises were made. Many consult for free.
My advice would be to stand on your own two feet and find your own place. You would be setting a much better example to your children then living under these unstable conditions.
2007-02-14 04:21:33 · answer #2 · answered by apbanpos 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is his house if you pay rent you may have some rights, or if he is the father of your children you may have rights but what are you doing living in a man's house who keep telling you to leave his house get a place of your own or pay him rent.
2007-02-14 04:29:59 · answer #3 · answered by lara 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any person who throws out a child does not deserve to be forgiven.There are ways to handle anger but to put someone out can be very dramatic for the child.You need to find a place on your own and make sure no one treats your child or you like that.No amount of love I have for someone would make me want to come back as he has no heart for you or the child.
2016-05-23 22:25:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whose name is on the paperwork related to the house?
Do you have proof that you pay half the bills and rent?
Why do you want to stay if you have so many arguments where he is threatening you with loss of housing? You'd be better off on your own. If they are his children, he should pay child support.
2007-02-14 04:22:11 · answer #5 · answered by Blue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have any legal rights to another person's home. You should get out anyway. You are giving your kids a terrible example, by shacking up with your boyfriend.
2007-02-14 04:22:10 · answer #6 · answered by Tiss 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If your name isn't on the documents such as mortgage, lease etc. You have no legal rights and he can kick you and your kids out on your butts without any reason and without any advanced notice.
2007-02-14 04:33:45 · answer #7 · answered by michael_trussell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you don't have any legal right unless your name is on the house. if you were maried that will be different. but in this case he can call the police to remove you.
2007-02-14 04:24:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you've been there for more than 2 weeks he can't without an eviction notice. Call the cops next time and let him know you'll have him arrested if he tries.
2007-02-14 04:20:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is his house, you have no rights. Get married, or if he does not want to marry you find yourself a place for you and your children as soon as possible.
2007-02-14 04:28:11 · answer #10 · answered by Ti 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋