'Common Law' Property Entitlement?
Discussion
My sister in law lived with her partner for circa ten years before moving out as the relationship had broken down and she felt that the environment was toxic for their 10 year old son. Father has no real interest in the child but does pay his CSA type obligations.
She moved into a flat 1 year ago and all her money goes toward the rent and trying to give her son the best education/upbringing she can (bright kid and just got into Grammar school).
When they she moved out, they verbally agreed that any future profit on the sale of the house (in his name, his mortgage) would go into trust for their son's education.
He has now found someone else, is getting married and selling the house etc etc. He popped round to see her today and somewhat viciously said all bets were of and he needed the money, all in front of his son!
My assumption is that there are no legal rules around 'common law' status and she is entitled to nothing. That being said I asked to talked to the CAB as a first point of call. Would be interested if anyone has any more positive news with respect to this issue.
She moved into a flat 1 year ago and all her money goes toward the rent and trying to give her son the best education/upbringing she can (bright kid and just got into Grammar school).
When they she moved out, they verbally agreed that any future profit on the sale of the house (in his name, his mortgage) would go into trust for their son's education.
He has now found someone else, is getting married and selling the house etc etc. He popped round to see her today and somewhat viciously said all bets were of and he needed the money, all in front of his son!
My assumption is that there are no legal rules around 'common law' status and she is entitled to nothing. That being said I asked to talked to the CAB as a first point of call. Would be interested if anyone has any more positive news with respect to this issue.
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