In N. J. I am with a person for 13 years paying the mortgage and all furniture etc.. She pays utilities, insurance and weekly food. We are both on the deed
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In N. J. I am with a person for 13 years paying the mortgage and all furniture etc.. She pays utilities, insurance and weekly food. We are both on the deed
What are my options to sell the house and leave with my cars, art works, and furniture. She does not want to sell. I am out of work and with no cash to pay the mortgage soon. Her parents gave some money for 12 months but that has stopped. I havent signed anything with the parents. We posted mortgage interset to her tax filing for the interest benefit but she took the money and lied that it didn’t come. I had the accountant check the deposit date. I need to get out with my assets. Not married, always told people we are significant others. We are together 20 years and in one house 13
Asked on June 5, 2009 under Family Law, New Jersey
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
You are the only one on the mortgage? Guess what?
Most states don't recognize common law marriage. You simply need to either have her quit claim her half to you and you pay her for her half OR you sell or figure something out. At the end of the day, you haven't said how you own the property.
You need to talk to a financial adviser or family law attorney who has experience in non marital relationships to determine your best approach. You cannot get a definitive answer herein. Try www.attorneypages.com and check his or her record at the New Jersey State Bar.
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