You need to arrange a consultation with a divorce attorney in your area who can review your situation and explain your options under the laws in your jurisdiction.
There is no time limit. The length of time of the marriage has no effect on the statutory rights of a legal spouse. The surviving spouse has legal rights . . . period. You can check those legal rights under your state laws of intestacy at the related question link provided below.
Yes. Although same-sex marriage is not currently legal in California, state law explicitly states that parties to a domestic partnership or out-of-state civil union (or out-of-state same-sex marriage) have exactly the same legal rights as a married couple. As for out-of-state domestic partnerships, this is true only of "comprehensive" domestic partnerships that are substantially similar to marriage.
It is legal
If you are not on the deed you have no rights in the property. If you are not legally married and the owner dies you have no legal rights in the property.
the couple is from Pennsylvania
Generally, no. The owner by deed is the legal owner unless the couple is legally married. Marriage may bestow rights in the property depending on state laws that provide community property rights. Otherwise, the only authority that could make a change in ownership is a court of law.Generally, no. The owner by deed is the legal owner unless the couple is legally married. Marriage may bestow rights in the property depending on state laws that provide community property rights. Otherwise, the only authority that could make a change in ownership is a court of law.Generally, no. The owner by deed is the legal owner unless the couple is legally married. Marriage may bestow rights in the property depending on state laws that provide community property rights. Otherwise, the only authority that could make a change in ownership is a court of law.Generally, no. The owner by deed is the legal owner unless the couple is legally married. Marriage may bestow rights in the property depending on state laws that provide community property rights. Otherwise, the only authority that could make a change in ownership is a court of law.
No. Being botfriend and girlfriend isn't any leagal commitment, and if the child isn't his, he has no parenting rights. Things might have been different with a married couple, though...
That type of relationship does not create any rights. If you want legal rights then you need to get legally married.That type of relationship does not create any rights. If you want legal rights then you need to get legally married.That type of relationship does not create any rights. If you want legal rights then you need to get legally married.That type of relationship does not create any rights. If you want legal rights then you need to get legally married.
A common law union refers to a relationship where two individuals live together and conduct themselves as a married couple, without a formal marriage ceremony or legal registration. In a common law union, the couple is generally recognized as being in a legally recognized relationship, with certain rights and responsibilities similar to those of a married couple. The specific rights and legal status afforded to common law partners can vary depending on the jurisdiction.
The answer depends totally on whether or not you were married to the child's mother. Any child born to a married couple is considered to be the legal child of the husband until proven otherwise. HOWEVER, if you were NOT married to the child's mother, then you have no legal rights, even if you are the father. An unwed mother who has a child is considered the sole legal parent of that child in most states. Even if you were proven to be the father - you have no legal rights without going to court , if you were not married.
Yes, you do.
With a legal separation the couple remains legally married. A divorce ends the marriage legally and the parties have no further legal claims against each other.With a legal separation the couple remains legally married. A divorce ends the marriage legally and the parties have no further legal claims against each other.With a legal separation the couple remains legally married. A divorce ends the marriage legally and the parties have no further legal claims against each other.With a legal separation the couple remains legally married. A divorce ends the marriage legally and the parties have no further legal claims against each other.