Hes 60 years of age and lives with a 55 year old women.They have lived together for 5 years.His name is on the mortgage , hers isnt.They have no kids, and arent married.How would he stand if the women left him? Would she have rights over half of the house? And would the situation be any different if he married her and they got divorced and the same thing happened?
2007-11-21 00:06:20 · 15 answers · asked by cheekyleopard10 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
They live in the uk
2007-11-21 00:09:54 · update #1
Depends on the state, in VA if you are together for 10 years your considered married, but there is a word for it. Compliments of the great ole Commonwealth. However, I don't think 5 years is statue for anything.
If they were married, the house would still be in his name not hers, he would still keep the house as he had the house before the marriage. Why would she want the house, wasn't hers to start with? I find that odd personally my husband and I dated for a long time and if I chose to leave I wouldn't want his house.. Maybe he should evaluate who he's dating.. The woman seems to be a bit of a gold digger....
The real answer is depending on the state, and the laws... Pretty messed up if you ask me...
I know nothing about the UK.... Google is your best friend, or repost your question saying something with UK in it that way those in the UK can help answer... Just thought I'd help...
2007-11-21 00:13:41 · answer #1 · answered by Can't stand this 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends, you don't mention what country they live in. In the UK if they have been living together for over 3 years they are classed as common law man and wife and all applies with regard to rights as would if they were legally married. This can obviously change depending on the circumstance of the break up (i.e. cheating etc.).
2007-11-21 00:09:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the state law for cohabitation or common law marriage. After so many years if proven then there is a legal bond between the two. Otherwise no. Better to just leave.
2007-11-21 00:10:48 · answer #3 · answered by joecool 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is so typical of people not giving a toss about anyone else, just themselves. He should have thought about what his future may hold before committing to buy. If he doesnt understand the meaning of the word deposit, tell him to look it up. I think you are within your rights to keep the deposit, and explain that the purpose is to compensate you for turning down other interested buyers if he fails to go through with it. To keep the peace, I would offer him half his deposit back, but explain that you have had to turn away other buyers, so you want something for the incovenience. Its his loss he had plans changed, not your fault. He's just trying it on, because he was too stupidd to think things through beforehand. I would ensure your husband is around when you negotiate though, you cant be too careful these days, especially as these are unusual circumstances.
2016-05-24 21:14:05 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its going to depend on how common law is implemented where they live.
Pick a country (and perhaps a state!)
"7 years" is magic in a lot of places - that is, if they have lived together for that long, having sex, they are considered married by common law.
However, that is certainly not the law everywhere.
2007-11-21 00:09:57 · answer #5 · answered by Elana 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the law in your area the woman may be entitled as a common-law spouse.
Getting married would definetly increase the woman's entitlement to 50% of assets.
2007-11-21 00:13:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think this stands with the states laws .....do they except common law marriages? Marriage is different per state. It all depends where you stand at the wreck or the situation.
2007-11-21 00:11:24 · answer #7 · answered by rainbowmatrixs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends where they live. If it is a community property location, where common-law marriage is recognized, then she has all the rights of a spouse.
2007-11-21 00:09:23 · answer #8 · answered by Chief BaggageSmasher 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They arent married and that means she gets notta. thats why you should be married be4 you live together. besides 5 years is nothing. if he owned the home before the marriage then she doesnt get it.
2007-11-21 00:12:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, first, where do they live? some place where common law marriage is legal? if so, how long do you have to live with some one?
if they dont, wouldnt think she would be able to get anything
2007-11-21 00:09:16 · answer #10 · answered by poodle mom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋