What are the laws on this? Are there any web pages on this?
Thanks
2007-06-12 06:55:08 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Im in The UK
2007-06-12 07:15:52 · update #1
not 6 months...but around 18 months..and if it is the partners sole residence...you need to be on guard...yes, they are entitled to something if they leave...take great care & protect yourself..
my daughter had this problem with her live-in boyfriend....and she had to give items of value to get shot of her low life fella! the law seems to be on the side of the loser...sadly!
2007-06-12 08:08:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is no such thing in English law as a "Common Law Partner". I had an Ex Girlfriend live with me for about a year and when she left she tried to take everything she could but I got a decent solicitor who wrote to her and told her to get the stuff she contributed to the house and leave.
See about getting a free 1/2 hour session with a solicitor or go to the CAB and talk to them.
2007-06-12 13:59:34 · answer #2 · answered by bassmonkey1969 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No! Check your local and State laws to be sure, but almost all states, (including community property states) require that there be a contract (marriage license, pre-nuptial etc.), or that you've been together long enough that in the eyes of the State you are married,(common law marriage)
Which normally runs somewhere between 5-10 years depending on the state, and some states have no common law marriage on the books.
There are always fine lines and interpretations that can be made by attorneys, so be smart, protect yourself.
2007-06-12 14:03:18 · answer #3 · answered by Alienzru 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The answer is absolutely not! The things you have bought belong to you and the things your partner has bought are your partner´s. If you have bought some things together then negotiate about that. Thank God you are not married then there are laws about that, but no use going into that now. Good luck with your future life.
2007-06-12 14:09:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope! In most states you have to be married, and even then usually the items that you came into the relationship with you leave with. You only have to split what was accumulated during the relationship. Some states still have the common law marriage though, but that is after 7 years.
2007-06-12 13:59:15 · answer #5 · answered by Should be Working! 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on the circumstances, that only applies in legal cases such as a marriage, divorce case or If you worked out some sort of legal agreement with this partner. Otherwise no.
2007-06-12 14:01:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends If You Let them I'm Guessing They Are Unless If The Person Is Comfortable With it Then That's The way It Is.
(But Usually It Depends If Your Married And Depends Where You Live)
2007-06-12 13:59:38 · answer #7 · answered by JJWeapon X 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
depends on many factors: which city, state, country you live in: age (if you are a minor); what type of property; etc... In NYS, there is no such thing as "common law" marriage, so no, they would be entitled only to what is rightfully theirs (they bought, or received as a gift). Some cities and states will have different laws, so contact an attorney in your area.
2007-06-12 14:00:33 · answer #8 · answered by Damien104 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, that's riduclous. If you live with someone for 7+ years, common law marriage comes into play and that's another story.
The answer is absolutely not.
2007-06-12 13:58:12 · answer #9 · answered by Gaius Caligula 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You will find all your answers here from the citizens advice bureau online.
http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/family_parent/family/cohabitation_and_marriage_legal_differences.htm
If you are ending a relationship or looking to sign a 'pre-nup' or 'declaration of trust' then see a solicitor.
2007-06-12 14:03:30 · answer #10 · answered by vanessa 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋