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I bought a house in York county PA and bought it on my own. However I have been dating a girl for six years. Because of a bad divorce I would not let my current girlfriend go in on buying the house with me. I would like to let her live with me but am concerned that if we break up she will say she wants ''half''. Now she is NOT on the deed. She will continue to pay her fair share of the costs of everything but I will not let her move in at all if I need to fear her being able to maybe take my house. I hate feeling this way but after my divorce I really don't want to take any chances.


Asked on 10/26/07, 4:14 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Roger Traversa Arjont Group (Law Office of Roger Traversa)

Re: Real Estate

You asked about living with a girlfriend in real estate you own.

I would really suggest you both get relationship counseling. She should reject your offer outright as it stands. You are asking her to share your bed, yet aren't comfortable sharing your finances? What is the deal if either of you should decide to break up? You have a nice warm place to live and she's out on the street?

Yes, your property is pretty well protected from her claims, but what has she got to protect herself? Will you give her a lease? And what will be her fair share? Half of your mortgage? But she doesn't get to participate in the equity? She really should run from this situation unless you are willing to bend over backwards.

My suggestion would be that you pay the full freight of the house and allow her to put "her fair share" into a high yield savings instrument.

And I am serious about the relationship counseling. What safety and security does she get from the relationship?

Regards,

Roger

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Answered on 10/26/07, 8:24 pm


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