Legal Question in Family Law in California

Seperation/property

I have been with my girlfriend for a little over 3 years. We have a son together. We were engaged and she broke up with me approx 1 month ago. I bought a house for us that is in soley my name. She has never paid one dollar towards the mortgage or any house related bills. When we first broke up she wanted me to give her money so she could buy a house for herself. Then she just called me and said she spoke to a lawyer and she has rights to half of my equity. We never made any verbal or written contracts regarding this matter. Does she have the rights she said she does?


Asked on 12/30/02, 4:00 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Brian Levy, Esq. Law Office of Brian Don Levy

Reply: Seperation/property

I assume from your question that you reside in California and you never married the mother of your child. If those assumptions are correct, she has no legal claim to the house that is in your name alone, but you will be paying child support until your son is 18 or 19 years of age, depending upon his schooling. You do not have to buy her a house, either.

Good luck to you!

Brian Levy, Esq.

www.calattorney.net

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Answered on 12/30/02, 11:50 pm
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Seperation/property

Since you were not married California community property rules do not apply. The answer to your question depends upon what kind of evidence she has that there was an agreement giving her a 50% interest in the house.

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Answered on 12/30/02, 6:25 pm


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