I sold my home/car and personal property trusting that we will be living togther. we ( he) bought the house ,AlthoughI have no equity in this palceI trusted that we would live here.
Now the relationship has fallen apart.I have no place to go and have nothing
What are my rights?
2007-02-23 11:46:43 · 20 answers · asked by porche2007 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Talk to a lawyer.
2007-02-23 11:49:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can see a lawyer but I wouldn't waste the money. Any retainer you give an attorney would be better spent on a security deposit for an apartment. If you can show fraud the District Attorney may be interested. The advantage there is it won't cost you anything to talk with the people in that office. But normally if there was no marriage, there was no legal obligation from either toward the other. You're out on the street.
That's why marriage and joint ownership is the way it is. Living together has all the obligations of a "one night stand".
I am sorry but we reap what we sow.
2007-02-23 12:09:32 · answer #2 · answered by gimpalomg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really don't have rights, except for the things you bought on your own and can show a receipt for. Im very sorry this has happened to you. I dont know what state youre in right now or if you have family & friends near by. You need to stay somewheres safe, if you're out of work please go to your closest Social Services Dept and file for help now. Remember, you paid into that system while you worked and you deserve as well as need the help now. Nothing to be ashamed of, I've helped alot of ppl in that situation before. It's a good start to a new life on your own. Just try to be good to yourself now and remember being on these services is temporary until you can afford to live on your own again. Just wish I could be more of a help to you now. Lots of love and hugs, stay safe. xxx
2007-02-23 11:59:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you have any rights.
I don't know why this generation is doing every thing backwards.
Get to know the person well enough (without sex) to know you want to live with them forever.
Then propose marriage, then get married, and have sex AFTER saying, "I do." There is much more security in this way and you have better legal benefits.
I think you need to sell that house, divide the assets, if there are any. and find a place to rent, -solo.
Do not make long term plans till after being married.
God made sex for after marriage, not before.
2007-02-23 11:54:50 · answer #4 · answered by grandma_author_poet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would contact a lawyer....this sounds more in depth than just personal experience. Get in touch with one and find out exactly what u can do.
If ur name is on the deed as well as the partner, then u r entitled to half.
If u were married, it would be different. As anything u attain after the marriage is to be split equally.
However, this is quite different.
Good luck to u.
2007-02-23 11:52:39 · answer #5 · answered by Truth Teller 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the house is in his name only than u have no rights, sometimes we put all of our eggs in one basket, thinking all is well, and will be well, and sometimes we just need to cover all of our bases, as men can be vicious when a relationship ends, even if your married they will still walk out on u and leave u hanging. hope the home is also in your name, if it is u can force its sale, if he wants to buy u out, give u something for your part in it, but usually when a relationship is over they no longer feel the least bit responsible for us. it is not your fault, u knew him for over 2 years, trusted it would all work out for the best. hope your name is also on there, or u are going to have problems.
2007-02-23 11:53:39 · answer #6 · answered by jude 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See a lawyer. Because unless your name is on any of the purchases made, unless you have copies of checks you wrote, or have any written agreements, you're going to need one hell of a good attourney. I'm sure you already feel stupid enough as it is for trusting somebody that you're not married to with your life savings like this, so you don't need to hear it from me!
2007-02-23 11:51:14 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The law only covers marriage, not cohabitation. It's up to the judge when you go to court, and could go either way. One judge may feel you contributed some, another judge may follow the letter of the law, which is that the house is in his name, it's his you were his room mate.
2007-02-23 12:08:41 · answer #8 · answered by Mike M. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Save any money you can and stick it out until you can afford your own apartment, maybe with a friend. If any of the utilities are in your name have them disconnected when you move out. Live and Learn
2007-02-23 11:52:43 · answer #9 · answered by justme 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THIS is why people should get married. As far as I know unless you're married or you've been living together for over seven years, you have no rights or options.
FP
2007-02-23 11:50:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are not married.
you have no rights.
he didn't put a gun to your head and say sell your things. you did it on your own.
i'd be willing to bet that next time you will put your thngs in storage until you get married to the guy. then if you split up you have a right to half of everything...
2007-02-23 11:51:46 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋