Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia
I own a home and boyfriend/fiancé is moving in. What is the appropriate amount to ask for mortgage and utilities assistance, while protecting my home, in case we separate ways? Thank you.
Asked on 8/03/17, 2:03 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Probably, somewhere around 1/2 of what this property would rent for ,i.e., the fair market rental value as
indicated by similar properties in the area, if this boyfriend.fiance were taking up residence as a renter.
And, yes, it would not be inappropriate for him to sign a lease to clarify his
status in the home should he make certain proprietary claims later on in the relationship.
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Answered on 8/04/17, 7:23 am