live with partner for 5 years house in hisname splitting up am i entitled to anything we have 2 children?

Question

moved in to house from my council house together 5 years ago,we both work so all bills are shared as well asbying all goods in house together,

Answer 1

I would assume the location would be a factor in your rights. A consultation with a lawyer often runs cheap and it may give you a legal standpoint. Then you at least can make an informed decision knowing what your legal rights are. If you decide to move, call the police station and ask for someone to come while you do. They won't tell you what you can take or have to leave.....but will keep you protected while you do it if you are given any hassle. If the children are also his, I would assume you are entittled to something for them alone.........

Answer 2

Don't listen to those who say you are entitled to half his house after months.

1. "Common Law Wife" status was abolished in England over 700 years ago, so why do people think it still exists?

2. If YOU bought the house, do you really think it would be fair for an ex to claim half what you worked for after 6 months? No, you wouldn't and neither does English Law.

You are entitled to all of what was yours and half of what you amassed together (where you contributed fairly, either in money or at home with children)

After such a short time, the only fair outcome is that he will rightly keep his house, and you move out. As for maintenance, I doubt he owes anything to you, but the CSA may finger his collar for the kids.

Answer 3

It depends on what state you live in. Some states have common law marriage statutes that consider you married after so many years of cohabiting. But I am not sure. I would consult a lawyer. Definitely get child support for the children. If he is a half way decent man he would let you and the children live in the house. GO SEE A LAWYER.

Answer 4

If everything is in his name, the house, bills, cars then he is entitled to it all, My mom experienced this, his name was in everything because he had the best credit when it came time to end things and sell the house the house was worth 7.2 mil. He would get everything because even though they are married his name and his checks are all there. They worked through things but it is a tough call and the judge would probably give it to him because he writes the checks, (i.e if the bills come in his name and he cuts a check then you give cash or whatever for your half then there is no proof). Hopefully he is willing to split for the children.

Answer 5

There are 13 states that recognize common law marriage, there are a few tests you must meet to qualify:

Alabama, Colorado, District of Columbia, Iowa, Kansas, New Hampshire, Montana, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Utah.

If you live in a state that recognizes this law and move to a different state that don't, under principles of conflict of law the answer usually "yes".

Answer 6

I think it depends on what state you live in. Best talk to an attorney. Some attorneys will do a consult for free. In Texas you would be considered married, with all the legal standing that entails. Which means that you would be entitled to 50% of all assets and child support. GO SEE AN ATTORNEY TODAY!

Answer 7

It really depends on where you live. If you're in the UK after 6 months of living with him you were entitled to half. Go for child support and follow the advice above: get a lawyer.

Answer 8

Assuming you're interior the united kingdom. in case your companion is residing with you, you may no longer declare single parent advantages as you at the instant are not a single parent. in case you deceive the advantages workplace in this count and declare, you would be answerable for income fraud and danger having to pay the a refund, plus an outstanding or perhaps penal complex. in case you seperate and declare, the advantages workplace will pursue your companion for Maintainence, as no count if or no longer he lives with you, does no longer do away along with his criminal duty to assist his little ones. in spite of the shown fact that while you're on a low blended earnings, you're in all hazard eligable for "Tax credit", that's a salary suitable-up, for human beings in artwork, one in all those tax in opposite. attempt that. good success.

Answer 9

Need to know state your in - Some common law applies in certain state after shorter periods of time.

Answer 10

you say the bills are in joint names! have you got joint bank accounts? if you go to see a solicitor they will ask for proof of who earns what,if you have proof of paying for certain items,and certain bills.I know the law has changed now,you will be entitled to something,i don`t think it will be 50/50.you will be asked if you have somewhere to go,more than likely you will have to move out and not him.