Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in California
I was with a man. For 24years and had 3 kids with him who are allover 18 now. We lived together and. Told everyone we where married even though we were not. He never allowed me to work and. Now left me and married someone a lot younger. I am now in a financial hardship. Am I intitaled to anything he owns?
2 Answers from Attorneys
California doesn't recognize so-called "common law marriage," and most people in your situation are stuck out of luck. Usually when I get asked this question I stop right there. However, the law sometimes recognizes an implied contract between the parties -- look up Marvin v. Marvin -- and the very long relationship that you had could work in your favor. Certainly you have nothing to lose by suing him. Please call a family law attorney in your locality and make an appointment. Do not delay, watch out for legal time limits.
Sue him under the Marvin precedent. Contact me directly,
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