I recently ended a 15 yr. common-law relationship. He had moved into my home that I owned before I ever met him. Throughout the entire 15 yrs. I paid all of the household bills, (mortgage, taxes, electric, heat, water, cable, phone, internet....ect) All of the bills and the deed are in my name only. He bought groceries and shared in the renovation costs of the house. He spent his money on 4 wheelers, a lawn tractor, a vintage car (plus restoring it), and bought approx. 33 acres of land on which he built himself a hunting camp. He has not spent a single penny on any house renovations for the past 5 yrs at least. He makes about $10,000 more a year than I do. I have 3 children from a previous relationship, we have no children together. My house is a modest century farmhouse on less than 1 acre of land. Last week I was served. He wants: equal interest or monetary award in the home property based on the principles of unjust enrichment, a monetary award equal to his contribution of materials and services to the home property based on quantum merit, prejudgement interest and costs.
Does he have a legitimate claim to my home? Do I have a claim to his land and camp?
As well, I am being harassed by his family. They are smashing beer bottles in my driveway and against my mailbox, driving by my house slowly for hours and his brother-in-law came to my door and threatened me. What can I do?
Does he have a legitimate claim to my home? Do I have a claim to his land and camp?
As well, I am being harassed by his family. They are smashing beer bottles in my driveway and against my mailbox, driving by my house slowly for hours and his brother-in-law came to my door and threatened me. What can I do?
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