Is it possible to sue a domestic partner for partial ownership of a business that is in just one partners name?
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Is it possible to sue a domestic partner for partial ownership of a business that is in just one partners name?
I have been of utmost importance in the building of a business my soon to be ex domestic partner own in his name. Aside from wage free labor, I have provided all key means of growth-financial contributions from my family, renovation work, networking, marketing- literally it would not be open if not for my personal contributions or those made by my family and friends. (not joint friends etc). I even have written every revision of the business plan! I have many more supporting facts and documents as well.
Asked on July 20, 2012 under Business Law, New York
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
From the sparse facts that you have written concerning the contributions that you made to the business held in the name of your domestic partner, it would appear that under the laws of all states that you would have a factual and a legal basis for an equity interest in this business.
If documentation will not be voluntarily provided to you by the domestic partner for an interest in the business, you should consult with a business attorney to see what you legal recourse is.
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