Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in California

I have owned my company for 20 years. my girlfriend and I have been living together fot the past 11 years and she worked at my company for 8 years. She decided she wanted to stay home and work around the house. I agreed. I may have said that I would take care of here for the rest of her life. I want her out of my house and off the payroll. She thinks I should pay her a weekly Check until shes is 65 and she wants half my house. She did pay the house hold bills for 11years and maybe a hotwater heater. What do you think?


Asked on 8/19/11, 3:17 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Joe Marman Law Office of Joseph Marman

Her claim is called palimony. It all depends on how strong her claim can be proven, whether it was written, etc. Consult a divorce lawyer.

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Answered on 8/19/11, 5:49 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

I 'think' she can file the same dissolution action as if married, and make a claim for half your assets and for support payments. Time to get yourself a divorce attorney before saying anything to her. .

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Answered on 8/20/11, 7:27 pm


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