Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey
common law marriage in nj
bought house w bf 6 yrs ago. he lost job 6 mon later. no contribution to mortgage since. made him sign the house to me last yr due to his excessive medical bills, lawsuits, debts. so house mortgage all in my name. verbally agreed to give $$ should we breakup. bf moves out stating never loved me and wants $. Am i entitled to some back rent? Am i obligated to pay him? supported him through mental illness, unemployment, etc. can he sue me for palimony if never married?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: common law marriage in nj
Did you promise to give him $$ if you broke up with him?
You would likely not be obligated if you did not have an agreement with him to pay him some $$.
Good luck to you.
Re: common law marriage in nj
There is no common law marriage in New Jersey; you are not married.
If the house is in your name only and the mortgage is in your name only and you provided the downpayment and paid all mortgage payments he has a considerable problem proving that he is entitled to very much. Under other scenarios where he contributed to the downpayment and/or contributed to mortgage payment he has more of a claim. Your situation requires that we speak on the telephone so that I know your situation.
Call me if you like.
Gary Moore, Esquire
Hackensack, New Jersey
www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com
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