If you file jointly on taxes but you are not married and have only been living together for a year, is the other person subject to receive half of your things?

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If you file jointly on taxes but you are not married and have only been living together for a year, is the other person subject to receive half of your things?

The house is under my name, the truck is
under my name, we got a lawn mower that is
under my name and things arent going well. I
need to know what legal rights I have in
regards to all of this. Would he be able to take
half of it all?

Asked on July 19, 2019 under Family Law, Kansas

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 4 years ago | Contributor

No, filing jointly without being married does not give the other person any ownership interest in or right to anything you own. How you file taxes is independent of ownership, etc. and does not affect it one way or the other.


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