Does an ex girlfriend who has a son with me yet left me 4 yrs ago have rights to my property?

Question

I was with my ex partner for 6 years before she left me 4 yrs ago, she was not on my house deeds yet believes she should have been as she had my child,who is now 9 years old and is full time with her, tho she never really has been about and would often put the responsibility of him onto my family and friends.,but is looking after him more since solicitors have been involved. When she left 4 years ago,she left happily with the settlement that she would take what she put in. Last year when she discovered that my present partner was expecting my child this made her angry and made threats to take my house she is currently in the process of doing so through solicitors letters claiming that she has a vasted interest in my home, she has also recently purchased a new property wih her current partner and is stuck for cash to refurbish. she said she wanted money back as her family decorated when she lived here yet my current partners family have since redecorated. I would like some legal advice

Answer 1

If you have been paying child support under an agreement with her, she won't have much of a claim.

However, if a judgment is issued by a court to collect back child support, then, any property you own can be attached by lien.

Answer 2

A vindictive woman is never an admirable attitude to take on. Look, you have a son with this man and now she has a child also. There are two children involved in the middle of all of this. Your mistake was sleeping with him while he was still with her. I know and understand how hurt and used this has made you feel, but you and he already has need to take some responsibility for your own actions. What purpose would it be for you to tell her? Revenge? Do you really want him back on those terms? The only thing you will be accomplishing by telling her is to hurt his son. Why not be the bigger person and just chalk this up to a lesson learned and move on. Don't stoop down to her level.

Answer 3

She may have a vested interest in your home if she can prove that she paid part of your mortgage while she was living with you. However, it is generallly much harder for people like her to get a settlement in their favor if you haven't sold your property and considering how long it has been since she last lived with you. I'm no lawyer, but perhaps you should speak with one.

Answer 4

See attorney a.k.a. solicitor.
Seems she has no claim & is trying to scare you into a settlement. No name on title means no right to ownership but laws are bent all the time, so get your own attorney to send letter. 4 years is a long time to suddenly prove she owns part of house. Good luck!

Answer 5

Every state has different laws pertaining to common law relationships. You should see a lawyer. I hope that you had your current partner sign a co-habitational agreement. If not, you could be looking at the same problems again.

Answer 6

She has no claim at all to your house. Breeding does not constitute property ownership. If she is not on the loan or the deed, than I wouldn't worry at all.

Answer 7

You need an attorney's advice.

She has right to child support, we know that much. As to property rights, I suppose that would depend on your state law on such things as marriage property rights and "common law" marriage.

Answer 8

since shes not on the deed and wasn't married to you shes s o l. if your not paying child support though she can get that.

Answer 9

Get a lawyer!

Answer 10

No she does not. Only if you legitimized him and claim him on your income taxes.