How to end a relationship with children and jointly owned property?
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How to end a relationship with children and jointly owned property?
I have lived with someone for over 10 years and want to get out of it. I do not recognize myself as “common law married” in any form and haven’t for years. We have a home (I put the down payment) and both names are on it. I’d like to keep the house but he won’t leave, so I’m willing to give up the house if I could get my name off it. We have 2 children and I am willing to have joint custody. I would not need child support but want him to pay for 1/2 of daycare. In CO, do I need to go through the courts to break up?
Asked on December 19, 2011 under Family Law, Colorado
Answers:
Hong Shen / Roberts Law Group
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
This may still be considered a common law marriage in CO. There are factors to determine whether it is, such as whether you file joint tax return, whether you held out as husband and wife, whether other people know you as husband and wife, cohabitance, joint accounts, etc. You should consult a local attorney to find out details. Since there are kids involved, you should consider filing a divorce and getting child support.
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