Legal Question in Family Law in California
Separating, after 20 years...not married
I have lived with my boyfriend for about 20 years. Several times we were to get married. I had even changed my last name to his many years ago. I have numerous cards and letters with him calling me his wife. After all of this time, we have called it quits. During our years together I had been an equal contributor to our housing,food etc. For many years he hardly had any contribution. A few years ago he bought a house in his name. He just sold it and told me that he knows some of the profit is mine. Do I have any legal recourse to get this money?
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Reply: Separating, after 20 years...not married
In a general sense, if you were never married, you have no community property rights. You might have rights if there was an agreement - commonly referred to as a palimony lawsuit.
For a specific opinion regarding your individual circumstances, I suggest that you consult with an experienced family law lawyer. Experience is not expensive, it's priceless!
You will find some valuable information on various California family law issues by visiting my web site.
Good luck to you!
Brian Levy, Esq.
www.calattorney.com
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