How do I get my ex girlfriend out of my house
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How do I get my ex girlfriend out of my house
We have 1 minor child She pays nothing and I
pay child support
Asked on February 10, 2017 under Real Estate Law, Massachusetts
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Typically when an unmarried couple breaks up, the party who is not the owner of the premises or the lessee can be removed either by "ejectment" if they have not established rights as a tenant by payinf rent, etc. so is mereley a "guest", or by eviction if they have established such rights. However, the fact that you both have a child together complicates matters. A parent has an obligation for the care of their child; they cannnot simply put an infant out on the street. Frankly, you need to stop thinking of this as a landlord-tenant matter but rather a family court matter. Accordingly, you should consult with a family law attorney to see what legal responsibilities (other than the child support that you are already paying) you are potentially liable for, as well as your rights to evict the mother of your child while she has custody of the child.
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