common law question
Hi everyone,
I am new at this forum. I have lived common law less than 3 yrs..would have been 3 yrs in Aug 06. I put down $70,000 on a house and he put down $5000. The understanding was that he would give me back the 70,000 if we ever split. Both names are on the house. I then paid 20,000$ to pay down his line of credit(was only in his name/had nothing to do with me) I guess I am giving in nature and naive. NO longer naive. I have been paying the mortgage by myself(coming out of my own account/not joint) plus paying the bills which is also coming out of my account. He now wants half the profit from the house. It is going to court as he refused my 20,000 payout to him. Is this what you would call unjust enrichment? He also signed a piece of paper saying that after the sale of the house, he would give me back the 70,000. Unfortunately, only his and my signature is on the paper. How do you think a mediator would look at this one. He also cleaned out the garage with items he purchased while we were living together. Sabottaged my boat..took batterie/motor out. What a mess. I would recommend to have prenuptial agreement NO MATTER HOW TRUSTING ONE SEEMS.
need advice
thanks
Linda
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