Legal Question in Family Law in New York
getting kicked out
I have lived with this man for 22 yearsWe are not married. .I was 25 years old and we bought this house.He put the house in his sons name because of financial reasons.His son hates me.I have six cats and part time income and going to college.He is 65 i am 47.if something happens to him his son can throw me out of my home.Where am I to go with six cats.Is there anyway I can keep the house I am living in and lived in for 17 years? Do I have a leg to stand on?.......
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: getting kicked out
Q. if something happens to him his son can throw me out of my home.
A. Since your name is not on the deed, you do not have a right of ownership for the property.
Q. Where am I to go with six cats.
A. Certainly not to an apartment that has a no pets rule.
Q. Is there anyway I can keep the house I am living in and lived in for 17 years? Do I have a leg to stand on?.......
A. If your name is added to the deed as a life tenant, you may live in the house for the remainder of your life or until you decide to leave. As a life tenant, upon your death the son would receive both ownership and possession of the house.
Mike.