Legal Question in Family Law in California

Re: Rights of party in common law dissalution

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There is no common law marriage in California. That notwithstanding, the children have the same rights to support as if you were married. Father may have rights to custody and/or visitation. In addition to any rights that may be contained in or implied by written property agreements or deeds, you may be able to establish other property rights under the principles established in the "Marvin" case.

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Reply: Rights of party in common law dissalution

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Re: Rights of party in common law dissalution

i would need more facts to go on. if you email more specific facts pertaining to your case, i may be able to offer your more detailed legal assistance in this matter.

Re: Rights of party in common law dissalution

You have the ame righta as any other mother. Unless father has been determined by the court to be the father he has limited rights.

As to the division of the co-owned property you would have what ever rights are bestowed by the co-ownership agreement. Unless the agreement provides otherwise you would be presumed to own an interest equal to your fractional interest based on the number of owners on the title. That is 2 owners you would have a one half intereest in property.