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Coz
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If you own your own house (one that you have inherited) and your partner leaves you, can they claim half the house if they have been living with you for so long, even though you aren't married?
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Don't think so - if they are not your spouse, they have no claim on any your property."You were only supposed to blow the bl**dy doors off!!"0
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I don't think so either. I suppose if you have a mortgage on the property, they could claim that they paid towards the mortgage repayments so this could complicate things but ,even then, shouldn't really have a claim.Are the words 'I have a cunning plan' marching with ill-deserved confidence in the direction of this conversation? :cool:0
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If they contribute to the mortgage or have paid for work to be done which has increased the value then they might be entitled to something if you split up but it would be difficult if their name isn't on the mortgage seeing as you aren't married.
Do you have children together?0 -
Dont know, consult a solicitor or legal helpline (U may have 1 free with your home insurance).Squish0
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I know in Scotland when you buy a property you state your situation; if after you buy you get a partner; they get 0000 unless they can prove they've paid a part of the mortgage
I also remember that as a bide-in (common law wife in the UK) I have no rights at all; even though I have taken his name
Also I'm 90% sure your ex has no claim; but.... check with a proffesional for your own piece of mind and .. assured answer to any bullying, a small solicitor fee to answer back with assurance is shorly worth it0 -
Yes it's possible - your ex simply has to demonstrate that they have a "beneficial interest" in the property. This can be acquired in a number of ways e.g. through financial contribution, or "intent" i.e if you intended that your ex and you intended to share the home together.
You need advice if your ex is claiming a share of a property that was previously yours, alone.Warning ..... I'm a peri-menopausal axe-wielding maniac
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It might make a difference whether you are male or female, your partner is male or female, whether there are any children and if so how old they are etc etc...............................I have put my clock back....... Kcolc ym0
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I put mine forward, Robert. ;-)I love giving home made gifts, which one of my children would you like?
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Suppose the owner of the house is female and her partner is male and the children are over 18.0
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