Legal Question in Family Law in California

Cease of Domestic Partner Relationship

I recently broke up with my fiancee on November 22, 2006. We have lived together for five years. I found out he was cheating on me and ended the relationship. I moved out of our apartment on November 25, 2006. He stated that I could have the apartment and all furnishings. I told him he needed to leave our apartment today. He says that he has until tomorrow since he paid 1/2 of the rent. He says that I have to pay him for tomorrow. I have not been living there for the past 7 days. Do I have the right to ask for a refund to my portion of the rent? Also, as a couple of 5 years in California, is there a common marriage law? Do I have any rights to Alimony? Please let me know.

Thank you,

Sheila


Asked on 11/29/06, 4:57 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
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Re: Cease of Domestic Partner Relationship

You may have "Palimony " rights based upon Marvin v. Marvin. Call me directly at 16192223504.

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Answered on 11/29/06, 6:20 pm
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Cease of Domestic Partner Relationship

California has no statutory provision for a common law marriage. The only rights you would have would be the result of an agreement. It is unlikely that he would agree to any financial or other benefits to you.

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Answered on 12/04/06, 11:13 pm


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