If a married man lives with an other woman, can she claim to own half of his assets via common law?
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If a married man lives with an other woman, can she claim to own half of his assets via common law?
They lived together for 5 years in CA.
Asked on January 15, 2017 under Family Law, California
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
If this man is already married, then no common law marriage could be validly formed. This is true no matter how long that the couple has lived together. Until divorced, this man is not legally free to re-marry.
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