Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

not married

no kids not married mortgage in my name only she hardly worked what can she get?


Asked on 12/10/07, 12:10 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Franklin Michael M. Franklin, Esq.

Re: not married

Nothing.

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Answered on 12/12/07, 1:02 pm
Gregory Lee Gregory P. Lee, Attorney at Law

Re: not married

Massachusetts does not allow unmarried couples to seek alimony or divorce remedies such as property division.

If she obtains a good attorney, she can seek some compensation from you for property value under an equitable theory of "unjust enrichment." However, based on the minimal facts presented, she would have to show that something she did in the household enabled you to be far more successful than you would otherwise.

You should make an appointment in your area with an attorney well versed in family law concepts.

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Answered on 12/10/07, 6:28 am


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