common law, she's left

[KeepSmiling]

So offer her something that you could do and see what she says.

You may end up spending your 20G plus another 20G in court and then giving her 20G and paying her lawyer 20G. You want to take that chance?

I totally understand the feelings that you have but do you think it will make you feel better to fight her?

[representingself]

Originally Posted by bradc

I may have given her the money but the receipt is in her name

So you "may have" given her the money to purchase the lot... or you actually DID give her the money?

How much is the property and house worth?

If you had the cash to buy both the land and build the house... then would a $20,000 really settlement cause you financial hardship?

You have stated that there is no mortgage... correct?

If so.... rather then spend all of what you do have on legal fees... wouldn't it be more reasonable for you to sell the entire thing and split the proceeds?

$20,000 doesn't seem like a lot of cash to have to pay her..... if you get to keep the house/property.