Can anyone help me with this situation. This is in Ontario.
A friend is afraid to use this site as she does not feel safe in her ability of getting rid of her "History" and it may be accessed by an abusive partner.
The situation is this; her two year live-in partner inherited a piece of property and a sizeable amount of money.
He suggested they move into this "Free" property so they could live rent free, travel,renovate and eventually sell the home. He quit his job.
He gave her a diamond ring during this time and they intended to marry at some point later.
She has worked hard; painting, landscaping, taking care of the cooking, laundry etc.
She gave up a good paying job in a secure profession and 3 years of seniority. Her position has long been filled.
He put every new purchase in his name, claiming it to be easier to keep track of as he was the one who inherited the money and now did the bill paying.
He has recently begun to to verbally abuse her. He tells her to get out, that he is going to change locks etc.
He claims nothing there is hers even tho she brought furniture, paintings etc. into this relationship.
So the facts are:
1) They live in Ontario and they have been together a bit over 2 years.
2) He made what seems to me, a verbal contract.
3) They presented to the world at large as an established couple.
4) He showed intent of marriage.
5) She worked on this property and took on the role of home maker.
6) There are no children.
7) The verbal abuse is horrific and she is afraid the situation may escalate.
The questios are:
1) Does she have any rights whatsoever?
2) Is there anyway he can keep the things she brought with her and her receipts are long gone as some articles she has had for 20 years or more?
3) Can he lock her out without proper notice?
4) Can he take back the articles he gave her as gifts for birthdays and Christmas' etc.?
5) Just because he has the receipts for the gifts, does that mean he can therefore lay claim to them and take them back?
6) What advice would you give this person as in best orchestrating her leaving?
This is becoming worse in severity daily so I would be humbly grateful for a fast reply.
Thank you yet again in advance for any info.
Regards, Awfullawful
A friend is afraid to use this site as she does not feel safe in her ability of getting rid of her "History" and it may be accessed by an abusive partner.
The situation is this; her two year live-in partner inherited a piece of property and a sizeable amount of money.
He suggested they move into this "Free" property so they could live rent free, travel,renovate and eventually sell the home. He quit his job.
He gave her a diamond ring during this time and they intended to marry at some point later.
She has worked hard; painting, landscaping, taking care of the cooking, laundry etc.
She gave up a good paying job in a secure profession and 3 years of seniority. Her position has long been filled.
He put every new purchase in his name, claiming it to be easier to keep track of as he was the one who inherited the money and now did the bill paying.
He has recently begun to to verbally abuse her. He tells her to get out, that he is going to change locks etc.
He claims nothing there is hers even tho she brought furniture, paintings etc. into this relationship.
So the facts are:
1) They live in Ontario and they have been together a bit over 2 years.
2) He made what seems to me, a verbal contract.
3) They presented to the world at large as an established couple.
4) He showed intent of marriage.
5) She worked on this property and took on the role of home maker.
6) There are no children.
7) The verbal abuse is horrific and she is afraid the situation may escalate.
The questios are:
1) Does she have any rights whatsoever?
2) Is there anyway he can keep the things she brought with her and her receipts are long gone as some articles she has had for 20 years or more?
3) Can he lock her out without proper notice?
4) Can he take back the articles he gave her as gifts for birthdays and Christmas' etc.?
5) Just because he has the receipts for the gifts, does that mean he can therefore lay claim to them and take them back?
6) What advice would you give this person as in best orchestrating her leaving?
This is becoming worse in severity daily so I would be humbly grateful for a fast reply.
Thank you yet again in advance for any info.
Regards, Awfullawful
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