Legal Question in Family Law in California

Palimony California/Common Law

I�m with a man who�s been in a relationship for 18 years. They do not own or purchased any property together, nor share any bank accounts, nor have they ever filed taxes together, nor have any children. She does have her own phone line in his house. She owns property of her own and doesn�t really live full time with him. She comes and goes as she pleases. She has a career so she wasn't his ''hosue wife.'' If he terminated the relationship, could she sue him for some type of support? He tried terminating it and she threaten to cause him great damage. He and I are expecting his first child. He�s been advised that he�s bound to have a huge loss. Is that true? What can he expect? Oh and he's worth a few millions. I appreciate any help I can get.


Asked on 6/09/09, 9:26 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Fred Begun Law Office of Fred C. Begun

Re: Palimony California/Common Law

Generally California does not have Common Law of Palimony Rights. Very common misunderstanding. Palimony will only exist is there is some type of formal agreement, best in writing. Generally, spousal support under your facts would be "no". As for child, child support would be a "yes", of course according to genetic proof of parentage.

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Answered on 6/10/09, 2:23 pm


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