Anyone with any experience in a situation like this-I would welcome any input. Heres the situation,
-common law relationship over 20 yrs.
-reside in Ontario
-no children (thankfully!)
-she decided to end relationship when she could not control her drinking problem
-house is solely in my name and was partly gifted to me by my parents before they died (sold it to me for less than market value and held mortgage) Paid off, no debts. Whilst making payments, we both worked full time. She earned considerably less than I did. All bills (hydro, taxes, telephone etc. were solely in my name. All banking was done thru a single shared account.
-She is demanding 1/2 which will force me into a sell situation.
-Anyone with any experience in a situation - What do you think she would be entitled to and how would a fair assessment be reached thru unjust enrichment if she decides to take this to court. What factors would be taken into consideration?
-I only wish she would go back into treatment again but she is in deep denial of her problem and seems to want to inflict as much pain on me as possible.
-Do lawyers enter into any of these forum discussions?
Thanks, Jack
-common law relationship over 20 yrs.
-reside in Ontario
-no children (thankfully!)
-she decided to end relationship when she could not control her drinking problem
-house is solely in my name and was partly gifted to me by my parents before they died (sold it to me for less than market value and held mortgage) Paid off, no debts. Whilst making payments, we both worked full time. She earned considerably less than I did. All bills (hydro, taxes, telephone etc. were solely in my name. All banking was done thru a single shared account.
-She is demanding 1/2 which will force me into a sell situation.
-Anyone with any experience in a situation - What do you think she would be entitled to and how would a fair assessment be reached thru unjust enrichment if she decides to take this to court. What factors would be taken into consideration?
-I only wish she would go back into treatment again but she is in deep denial of her problem and seems to want to inflict as much pain on me as possible.
-Do lawyers enter into any of these forum discussions?
Thanks, Jack
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