Legal Question in Family Law in New York
domestic partners
My partner and have been together 14
years -- we have a co op apartment. It
is in his name -- I pay all the
maintenance fees $1200.00 per month
for the past 14 years
we are separating am I entitled to any
rights to the co operative apartment?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: domestic partners
You might be able to make a claim in equity, but don't expect the coop management to be cooperative.
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Re: domestic partners
In a recent case, one judge granted domestic partners the right of equitable distribution.
There may be other theories of recovery available to you.
Daniel Clement