If I’m separated from the father of my son, since we purchase a home 6 years ago and he abandoned it 2 years ago, do I have any legal right to the house?
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If I’m separated from the father of my son, since we purchase a home 6 years ago and he abandoned it 2 years ago, do I have any legal right to the house?
We were never married.
Asked on December 12, 2012 under Family Law, Florida
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
How the deed of the property is held is what matters here. If you are both on the deed as joint owners of the property then you and he have the same rights. But if only his name is on the deed then it is his property and you have no rights that would have ben available if you were married. Take the necessary documents to some one to review for you. Good luck.
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