bezeee
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What's yours is yours, and what's his is his. What's both of yours will have to be compromised upon or decided in court.
So, "No!" he has no claim over your house unless you allow for such a thing in writing. The only exception would be if you live in a state where there is a common law marriage exception. But, you'd have to be considered married by common law (according to the law in your state), and since you said "partner" I am assuming you are not married.
Good luck! |
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BobbyD
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In order to answer this question it would make a difference if your "partner" is of the opposite sex from yourself. If yes, then the partner could claim "common law" marriage and may be eligible for some marital assets. If not you're probably safe (unless you live in one of the few states that recognizes gay marriage). |
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astrilt1
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In some states, if you live together for a certain amount of time and present yourselves as married, it is recognized as common law marriage. In this case, he may be entitled to half. |
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aka
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who's name is on the house? |
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heavenlyhotchild
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nope, because you know they dont have any rights over they partner, to include theyre stuff. |
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misty_51273
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no if it is in your name and you are not married he will have no claim on it at all even if he paid anything it was just rent |
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john d
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Depends on what state your in. Some states consider you to be married after a specific time. In some states you become comon law wife/husband after 6 months and then there is comunity property laws that change from state to state. So if you lived together long enough and have no prenup or what ever the shack up equviliant is, your a common law spouse. If you also have some sort of community property laws, its half his.
Doesn't matter if he paid on the mortgage or not...My ex didn't pay anything on anything. She got half of everything. She ran up debt on credit cards galor. I got half of that too. When she didn't pay, I had to pay it all because I was liable due to my former marriage to her when the debt was incurred.
Think a little more next time. |
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Sandy F
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Common law for marriages doesn't go into effect until you have been together for 5 or more years.
and alot of states don't even have common law..
if it is your house and your partner is just living there rent free. kick his but out. you don't owe him anything. only thing to be split is what you bought together and you will have to fight that one out.
other wise no he has no claim of anything that was yours be fore he moved in.
good luck |
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nature4me
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If you are considered common law where you live than there is an entitlement ( some areas of the globe this can take place after 12 months )
If you are common law it works like this ....you are entitled to the funds and or equity in the property prior to you been considered common + 50 % of the additional equity since you have been together and he is entitled to the other 50%.
Good Luck ! PS any lawyer in your area can clear this up for you |
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SEEKER
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You own the house. If it is in your name it is yours alone. |
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Queen
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Sorry, but this isn't a simple answer. First, you have to find out what the laws are in your country, and specifically your state/province. As well, other factors that will be considered include: was the house yours (i.e., did you live there alone) prior to your partner moving in? How long? As you've said, you are the only one making mortgage payments, so that is also important. |
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special
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It depends what country you live in. In the UK and New Zealand then he does have a claim, because you are a defacto couple. Don't know what the law in other places is though... |
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alstarpaint2011
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if you live in the US, some states allow common law marriage, and he might have some claim to stuff. but if you're already worried about it, sounds like you might be ending things anyway |
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Heinz M
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If yours is the only name on the deed, it's yours! |
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dustymoon36
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no in some st.
if you live with some one over 5 yrs.
yes it gos to the both of you.
but no with you.
u have all rights to keep it al.
if Thar home is in your name u have it all 100% . |
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