Legal Question in Family Law in California

i have been in acommon law marriage for 21 years. my common law husband has been the bread winner most of these years because we hve a son with autism. my son is 20 years old now and my common law husband has been cheeting most of these years. i would like t know what i am intittled to if we break up such as spouse support and medical because i had a heart attack because of the stress from the affairs.


Asked on 8/27/09, 4:14 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

There is no such thing as common law marriage in California. However, if you did not work based upon a promise of lifetime support or lifetime medical care, etc., you might have a case for "palimony." Don't try to do it all by yourself, though!

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Answered on 8/27/09, 8:38 pm


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