Common Law Question

[Envi0uS]

I was perusing the internet trying to educate myself regarding specific laws that pertain to relationships, more specific to Common Law, and came across this website. Most of my questions have been answered but I was wondering if you could elaborate or confirm the following which correlates to my situation?

I have been living with my girlfriend/fiance for just over three years and have been dating for a total of 6 years. The house that we live in was purchased by me and my name is the only one on the house and mortgage. I pay all of the bills and have records for everything.

If I understand correctly is it true that if we were to end our relationship today, my girlfriend/fiance would not be entitled to half of the house based on the fact that my name is on the house and bills?

As you can all appreciate I am trying to protect my investment and was considering a pre-nuptual agreement prior to getting married.

Thanks for your time.

[myrivers]

You are correct! In CL who's ever name is on the title gets to keep it. But there maybe a chance she'll try to use unjust enrichment claim to get a portion of the value. If you marry, then she'll automatically get half. Since your paying the full shot, I would get a pre-nup.

See this link for the info....

http://www.common-law-separation-can...onial-home.htm

[logicalvelocity]

Envi0uS,

In addition to what "myrivers" has posted: You may be obligated to also support the individual by way of spousal support if the relationship ended. On the face; It appears that you are supporting the individual now by paying all the bills etc.

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