he left me with nothing. I have no car no nothing at 40 . Living with my parents...ug....while he is living large in California do i have any rights as far as common law marriage.
2007-02-20 18:51:07 · 8 answers · asked by Angelone 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
NO......this is what I found:
"If my partner and I live together long enough, won't we have a common law marriage?
Contrary to popular belief, even if two people live together for a certain number of years, if they don't intend to be married and present themselves to others as a married couple, there is no common law marriage. More particularly, a common law marriage can occur only when:
a heterosexual couple lives together in a state that recognizes common law marriages
for a significant period of time (not defined in any state)
holding themselves out as a married couple -- typically this means using the same last name, referring to the other as "my husband" or "my wife" and filing a joint tax return, and
intending to be married.
Unless all four are true, there is no common law marriage. When a common law marriage exists, the couple must go through a formal divorce to end the relationship. "
So...I don't think you do...
http://www.cadivorceonline.com/calpages/Alimony/commonlawmarriage.asp
2007-02-20 19:02:58 · answer #1 · answered by diamond_moon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several criteria to establish common law marriage. One is filing a joint tax return. Even though California does not allow common law marriage they do recognize it if you previously declared your marriage in a state that recognizes common law, like Texas. How do his 3 kids feel about the split? Great role model he is.
Did you have assets when you went in to the relationship? Were there joint bank accounts that you contributed to financially. If so you might be able to have a case against him. In reality though the only people who come out ahead at the court house are the attorneys. You will probably be best served to cut your losses and learn how to protect your accents next time.
Never never never move in with anyone, room mate or boyfriend without a writen contract.
2007-02-20 19:26:58 · answer #2 · answered by j.m.glass 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a lawyer. Try to find one to take your case pro bono. Some larger law firms have a quota of sorts and do this on a percentage basis. If not, contact the legal aid office nearest you. For you to receive any type of retribution court may be inevitable. But, you need to contact a lawyer. Good luck to you.
2007-02-20 18:57:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Some good advice here. Now, keep in mind that different states have different laws concerning your case. There are definitions that are not federally consistent. Seek some legal advice and see if in your town there are places you can get it gratis. Also some of your local government offices may be able to tell you .
2007-02-20 21:44:14 · answer #4 · answered by emiliosailez 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your local legal aid center. You need legal help but you do have rights. People have collected "palimony" after investing much less time than you did.
2007-02-20 19:08:24 · answer #5 · answered by Lleh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give me a call 9372 5062 I hope you like australia though
2007-02-20 18:57:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. But you have a valuable lesson not to do it again.
2007-02-20 18:59:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
no.sorry you do not
2007-02-20 18:56:53 · answer #8 · answered by synn632 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋