Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Wisconsin

Domestic Relationship Rights

I have been in a relationship with my boyfriend for close to 4 years.He asked me to move in with him back in 2005.Since then we have put an addition onto his house and some other remodeling projects in his house as well.I have spent a lot of money as well as time helping out with this house project.He said he wanted to do this because I have 3 kids and the house before was quite small.He is not sure of marriage at this point and sometimes I feel that that is something that will never happen.I asked him more then once what will happen to this house if he should pass away and he said it will probably go to me.I am 43 and he is 46.He has done nothing so far to guarantee me getting this house in a will or any other legal document.If he should die before this is taken care of my children and I will be left with nothing we have worked so hard for.This is our home now and I hate to think of what could happen if he should die.What can I do or what are my rights if any do I have to protect myself from losing everything here I have done.Thank You


Asked on 2/17/08, 10:57 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jonathan Safran Samster, Konkel & Safran, S.C.

Re: Domestic Relationship Rights

I would suggest that you consult with a family law attorney as to your rights should you split up after being involved in a long-term relationship. I would encourage your boyfriend to have a will prepared which provides for the home to go to you, should he die, unless you can convince him to allow you to be included in the ownership of the home now. I would also suggest that it would be best for you to document all monies which you have invested in the home, in addition to your time and resources, in case you should need it for the future.

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Answered on 2/17/08, 3:50 pm


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