Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

My girlfriend and I have been together for 8 years and I've been living in the same house with her and her dad for 6-7 years now. He has been disabled and I have been supporting the house hold for about two years now. Things are not working out and they say if i leave they will sue me for abandonment. Is that legal and can they do that?


Asked on 12/05/10, 9:08 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

No, and no. If you are living together in Georgia, that relationship has no basis in law, and you are free to leave.

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Answered on 12/10/10, 9:11 am
Paula McGill Attorney at Law

If you were married, they may have a claim. Georgia doesn't recognize new common law marriages. Therefore, you can leave.

I assume you don't have children with her. If you do, and you have legitimated the child, you can bring an action for custody/visitation.

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Answered on 12/11/10, 4:26 pm


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