Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

I have lived with the same man the almost 20 years. He is having a affair on me I have talked to the other party so I know it to be true. What kind of right do I have.Should I just leave he has money I am without a job right now and no money. But I have worked for most of the time, have a lot of things I personal have put into this home the home is his no house payments on it. Please help me..


Asked on 9/26/11, 9:56 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Glen Ashman Ashman Law Office also dba Glen Ashman Attorney

When you choose to live in an illegal relationship instead of a legal one (marriage), you have no rights to support or his assets in Georgia. That is a choice you unfortunately made 20 years ago. You certainly can take you own personal items with you, but you have learned, sadly, why it is always a foolish mistake to live with someone outside of marriage.

There is one small (possible) ray of hope. Georgia at one point recognized common law marriage (if created before 1/1/97). If prior to that time, you and he did things to hold yourself out as married (like filing joint tax returns, introducing yourself as spouses, being on each other's health plans, etc) and can prove that, you can file for divorce, seek alimony, seek a division of property, and other relief. Consult with a lawyer about this.

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Answered on 9/26/11, 12:06 pm


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