My legal rites as a live in girlfriend who is being kicked out?
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My legal rites as a live in girlfriend who is being kicked out?
My boyfriend as decided to end the relationship. and wants me too leave now. I have no job or money or place to go. He has paid and provided for me. This is his home what do I do so I dont end up on street with nothing.
Asked on May 27, 2009 under Family Law, California
Answers:
L.M., Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
The case of Marvin vs. Marvin dealt with unmarried, cohabitating couples and what rights each has when the relationship ends. Basically, barring an express or implied contract indicating some type of sharing of assets, (which the Marvin case had), you have no claim to anything other than what you brought into the relationship. There is really no such thing as "palimony" where alimony extends to unmarried couples. I'm afraid he will not owe you any alimony. My suggestion is to rely on family, find a job, and move out as soon as you can. Or, if you can afford to pay the rent, throw him out.
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