famliy laws??

[looplors]

I'm living with my partner(not married) with have a young daughter together (3yrs) we have been living together for 6 years. The mortgage is under his name as i am a full time house wife, so the house is his. But i did sign something stating i live there?? We're having a family break down - he has threaten that he can kick me out any time he wishes. As i reply on his income I'm stuck. Do i have any right? with house - money ??

[lil75]

Im not sure but you are conidered a common law wife and seen as you have a daughter together, I dont think he has the right to do this...ring your local citizens advice bureau and they will be able to help you

[welshlibranr]

I think you cetainly do have rights, you are contributing to the household! ie cooking, washing, cleaning, caring for his/your child, I think you need to take advice ASAP!! I don't think he can throw you and your child out, so try to sit tight! but do get some advice quickly!!! |Take Care................welsh

[Schutzengel]

Looplors. The expression common law wife, was always just a nicety of expression, with no legal status. However, there have been fairly recent changes in the law regarding co-habiting couples, especially those with children, which does offer various protections in the event of break up of the family. You could try googling for information on the present rules of co-habitation. Incidentally, is your partner's name on your child's birth certificate. Welsh is quite correct, in that you need some reliable advice, and fast. As Lil says, Citizens Advice is a good start. But there are also many solicitors who will give you half an hour's advice for free. Dont' be messed about, make some discreet enquiries to find out exactly what your options are. Hope all goes well. Will be thinking of you.

[puddicat]

why dont people get married these days saves loads of issues when u get divorced!!!i

[Velvetee]

No you have no rights to his property, even if you have children.

I've mentioned here before, that I have a friend who has lived with her partner for 20 years, they have no children, the house and utilities are in his name and she is dependent financially on him.

She went to see a solicitor recently, as their relationship has broken down, she was told she can make a claim on the property, but there is no guarantee she would ever be awarded any kind of settlement.

If you lived in Scotland, things would be different as they have laws, which give cohabiting couples the same rights as married ones. A law was due to be passed in England, but it was thrown out in the end.

You should seek legal advice to see what options you have.

[gbradfield]

i went through the same thing with my ex, we lived on a raf base and i was a housewife. when we split i did have to leave the house as ity was formally his as he was the one in the raf. so i went to stay with my parents, however when i went to speak to my solisitor he informed me that NO ONE can just kick you out of your home, you do have tenents rights. secondly im thinking what kind of man is he to thow his mother of his child and daughter out? What i would suggest is that you dont let him treat you like this as this is domestic abuse. Go and seek advice from cba about benefits you are entitled to and go and see the housing assosciation about getting a place of your own, in my case they were extremly helpful and done all the paperwork for me. there is alot of finacial help available to you, so go get it! good luck!