Can I be sued by a an ex live in girlfriend for equity in my home?
969264
California is not a common-law marriage state; nor is it a palimony jurisdiction.\n\nUnless there is something you haven't said it's hard to see a basis for her claim. If she did, contrary to what seems to have been the case, make contributions towards payment on the house or mortgage, she may have some sort of claim. Otherwise she is blowing smoke.
743437
is this just a temporary thing???\nyou have a responsibility - you ex - partner still needs to make ends meet??   More details please x
1125181
If you can demonstrate that the facts are as you say, the court will rule that she has no right to your property.  There is palimony in CAlifornia (various rights gained through a marriage like relationship) but if you can show that you made it clear there was no marriage-like agreement, than she has no such claims.  Even with such claims, she probably would have no right to the house.\n\nHowever, believing facts to be a certain way, and being able to prove to a court faced with different facts are two different things.\n\nHow long can she keep you away? At least until the hearing, and probably a bit longer, even if you can prove your versions of the facts.\n\nBut look -- you  have a lawyer.  Get your advice from him or her, not from random Yahoo posters.  If you don't have a lawyer, then you have no chance.\n\nNow -- you will have to pay child support.  And it is unlikely you will get custody of the child, to raise an issue youhaven't asked about.
349871
Yes and No...This would be one that all depends on the judge. In my opinion, she shouldn't have a case, because you were not present, and did not spend any of the electricity. but in the judges eyes, he might say, since you entered into the "roommate obligation" that your roommate depended on you to pay half of everything. this one is tricky. But I can tell you this, She'd spend more money taking you to court than the entire utility bill costs. So I'd say stick her with it, and move out. :)
20303
NO! YOU CAN'T .THE HOUSE HAS BEEN COUNTED AS PROPERTY THAT BELONGS TO BOOTH OF YOU (RIGHT!)THEN IF YOU SELL THE HOUSE YOU HAVE TO GIVE HALF OF THAT MONEY TO YOUR  EX HUSBAND AND YOU WILL GET STUCK WITH ANY MONEY YOU SPENT TO SELL THE HOUSE. SORRY!
748402
I'm no lawyer, but I doubt this married guy who you were seeing has a case against you.   If he did, then every man in America would be suing his ex-wife, ex-girlfriend, or even women they dated who never "put out" ... they'd be suing them to pay back all the money they paid for dinners and movies and such.\n\nYour ex-lover sounds a bit off his rocker, if he thinks that he can get restitution from you after he voluntarily agreed to foot the bill for dates and stuff.   Especially if there's nothing in writing which you signed agreeing to pay him back -- which I'm sure is not the case, right?\n\nIf he gets too far out of hand, go to the police and file a complaint -- especially if his behavior has reached the "harrassment" stage.   If you need to go one step further, have a restraining order put on him.   \n\nIn the meantime, next time he calls you bugging you for money, just tell him, "If you want money from me, then sue me."  Then hang up -- after telling him that if he doesn't leave you alone, you'll get the cops and the lawyers after HIM.   \n\nIt sounds like has no grounds whatsoever for suing you, so ... I wouldn't worry about that.
450297
The situation you describe is not really a real estate question, since the jointly owned property could just as well be a pair of shoes, a bank account, or a car. In this case, I'd contact a divorce attorney - since you've been together for 13 years (and in this property together for quite a while). Even though you're not "married", you share household assets, and probably will need a court to either grant you a portion of the assets (like a settlement), or issue an injunction that keeps your boyfriend from selling the property until you can come to an agreement. \n\nEither way, you can contact Lawyer Referral Service at 303 East Palm Lane in Phoenix (zip 85004) - their phone number is (602) 866-8888. They will be able to direct you to someone who works on contingency. \n\nGood luck!\n\n- Stuart
803990
You can ask a judge to have him buy you out.  If it is a land contract you will have to make sure the person you are buying the home from is in agreement with this because he can easily take back the property.  You can also ask a judge to have your ex sign a quick claim deed which will hand the property over to you and his name will be completely off the property in order for you to sell the property.  A judge may tell you that you have to give your ex half if you do sell the property depending on what your divorce decree says.
50396
you will need to look at the language on your lease, but most likely you have what is called a "joint and several" lease.  if you have both signed the lease, this means that BOTH of you are responsible for the total rent.  if ONE of you skips town, then the OTHER one of you is responsible for the full amount.  you can read more about joint and several here:\nhttp://ezinearticles.com/?Lease-Contracts---The-Meaning-of-Joint-and-Several&id=18975\n\nthis is why it's important to only co-sign on a lease with someone you trust to not screw you.\n\nanyway, the answer to your question depends on what you mean by "legally".  she will not be in violation of any criminal code if she moves out.  however, if she stops paying rent to the landlord, the landlord can hold YOU responsible for the unpaid rent.  and if you don't pay it, they have the right to evict you, since that is a hell of a lot easier than suing her for her share of the rent.  you could claim that you're not responsible, in court, but most certainly the court will find in the landlord's favor when he shows them your joint-and-several lease with your name on it.\n\nif this were to happen, then *you* could turn around and sue your ex-roommate in this situation, in small-claims court, for her share of the rent.  most likely you only have a verbal agreement.  a verbal agreement IS a legally binding contract, but they are difficult to enforce since she could argue that she never made any such agreement with you.  \n\nhowever a copy of the lease with her name and signature on it would certainly imply some level of commitment on her part.  it is not a solid case, but it is possible you could win in small claims court against her.  as always, winning a lawsuit does not necessarily mean you'll see the money.  she could refuse to cough it up, and then you'd have to go through the process of having her wages garnished, and all of this legal stuff costs a lot of money.\n\nthe best thing for everyone is almost always to resolve this without going down the legal route.  you might consider finding a new roommate yourself - that way you could choose who you want to live with.  this would be cutting her a break, but remember that you are in the dangerous position of being hung out to dry if she just bails out.\n\nfinding an amicable solution where nobody gets screwed or goes to court is definitely your best answer.  if you don't think it's right that you have to do the work of finding a roommate, but you don't want to just let her choose, then see if she will compensate you for the work involved in finding her replacement.  then you will either have the new roomate sign a sub-lease with her, or go to the landlord and draw up a new lease with the 2 of you on it.\n\ngood luck!
68840
If you have children and u left him with the children, he can go to family court and get and a temporary  order( pendente lite) for you  to contribute now. Otherwise,When and if u r divorced, the settlement will reflect this. If the note on the house is more than the house can be sold for and there are not other offsetting assets ( pensions, cars, IRA's, Householfd furnishings etc.) he could potentially get a judgement against you for half of the difference.
1176219
Sadly the two of you are together in the lease, so it is very important when sharing a rental that you rent with someone you know very well and can trust ( also someone you would be willing to pay thier share if they don't or if they move out on you)\n\nYou can ask the court for a new date but you have no way to get out of the court date without merely paying the landlord the money owed or working out a payment plan
500447
Nothing the owner has the right to sell her house whenever and to whomever she wants. If you didn't want to move before, why do you want to now? I would contact the current landlord and make sure that the terms of your current lease are still valid, and just continue on like before. Now if she is trying to change the terms and increase the rent then I could understand your having a problem, but as it stands why go through the expense of moving if you don't  have to. Now if she is suggesting you move for one reason or another then your lease can be considered broken and they would forfeit the right to any monies owed.
1068811
Contact a local law firm and ask them to write a letter on your behalf to your former partner. I have found that the implied threat of legal action is generally low cost and sufficient to get action.\n\nBest of success.
740252
He should speak to the Citizens Advice Bureau. As far as I know, unless the house is in joint names or she can prove a significant financial contribution to the upkeep,  she is only entitled to maintenance for the child if they are not married.
306276
Ok, you're making this a lot harder than it really is. The fact, pure and simple is, if your name is not on the lease agreement, then no, she cannot take you to small claims court because unless you cleared it with the manager of the complex and let the manager know you were going to stay for a little while but not permanently, your friend cannot take you to court and serve you abandonment papers.
977057
You probably have no case at all.  One of the contractual agreements that you both signed is for delivery of a clear title.  Since he can't deliver that at present, the agreement should be null and void.\n\nIf he reasonably believed that he had title when he offered the house for sale you probably have no recourse.\n\nEven if you do have a case, you're limited to actual damages in most cases unless outright fraud was involved.\n\nAs always, check with a local attorney who specializes in real estate law for advice specific to your situation.  (And next time, get an attorney up front.)
271908
Absolutely do not fall into this. You need the titles and deeds to prove that you are the legal owner, or else the titles are still properties of the lenders/lien-holders. If the loans/liens are not paid off, then she could just stop paying on them and they could come and foreclose on all of the properties. \n\nYou don't need a lawyer to tell you this...simple fact, unless the mortgages or whatever financing she has on these homes are paid off, then the lender/lien-holder has every right to seize the property.