A lega leg to stand on? Separation and House

Perzival3

Hi folks!
Just though I'd throw my problem out here and see if you guys have any advice. Not looking for legal advice as such, just seeing if there is a legal leg to stand on.

So heres the story:

A few years ago I bought a house, and am the legal owner of it, and my name is on the mortgage. Soon after buying, my then partner with whom I have a child moved in.

Things have since gone by the wayside with respect to the relationship. My partner no longer lives with me. However, my partner now wants to bring me to court over house entitlements and ownership.

Not only is my partner's name not on any housing documents, but I can also prove that my partner actively spent my own money from my bank account on things at their own leisure not pertaining to the house (this can and has already been proven in a previous court appearance). During the entire time my partner lived with me, they did not work so I was the sole provider, hence my name is on every bill.

I am just wondering does my partner have a leg to stand on looking to take me to court "for the house?"

How does having a child together complicate things? My partner also has a child from a different relationship.

any advice?

(BTW, I am actively seeking joint custody for my child, not using them as a commodity in this court case).

Cheers!

Perz

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You need to see a solicitor

Spanish Eyes

I would suggest that if partner contributed to the mortgage (other than normal shared bills for utilities) and/or contributed to any enhancements i.e. extensions etc. then partner may have a claim for some recompense.

However, there is a clause in the co habitants legislation now though and with a child it might work depending on the partners financial circumstances. Check it out with a solicitor. Your only way. We can speculate all we like, but we do not know the full facts. See here.....

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/birth_family_relationships/problems_in_marriages_and_other_relationships/redress_scheme_for_cohabiting_couples.html

qwerty13

Aren’t there quite defined regulations now re length of cohabitation with / without a child, and how that affects any claim? I’d get googling that for a start - but you need to seek legal advice.