domestic seperation

[gkz]

What is the name of your state? Ohio

We have been together for 17 years (not married) He told me to leave about 2 weeks ago. I received a social security settlement in 2005, against better judgement the money was put into his checking account. I have proof of the money received and the exact amount that was put into his account. This is my problem: A car was puchased for me with the social security money but was put in his name, now he will not give me the car. We have 2 children together that are living with me at my sisters. He has three cars in his name. Can I get the car that was purchased for me? He wants me to pay him 1/2 of the cost of the car. I have already paid for the car once. He also says that if we don't agree that we will have to sell everything (including things that I inherited from my mother's death) and split the funds equally. I also should tell you that he has not worked in about 3 years and I have been the sole provider financialy for the family during this time. Please give me some advice, sorry to say I don't have much time before he starts selling things off. Also can he sell things in the house that belong to me without my consent?

Thank YouWhat is the name of your state? ohio

[moburkes]

The car belongs to him, since it is titled to him. You will not have to split anything 1/2, since you are not married.

[ceara19]

Originally Posted by moburkes

The car belongs to him, since it is titled to him. You will not have to split anything 1/2, since you are not married.

Ohio still recognizes "common law" marriages IF they were entered into prior to October 1991. Since the OP needs to see an attorney about custody and support for the child, she should at least check and see if the relationship meets the standards of common law marriage while she's there.

[moburkes]

Originally Posted by ceara19

Ohio still recognizes "common law" marriages IF they were entered into prior to October 1991. Since the OP needs to see an attorney about custody and support for the child, she should at least check and see if the relationship meets the standards of common law marriage while she's there.

But, if she is common law married, then she needs to get a real divorce. It doesn't work to have one but not the other.

[LdiJ]

Originally Posted by moburkes

But, if she is common law married, then she needs to get a real divorce. It doesn't work to have one but not the other.

That is the whole point I believe. A divorce will give her a fair share of the "marital" property.

[moburkes]

Originally Posted by LdiJ

That is the whole point I believe. A divorce will give her a fair share of the "marital" property.

I read it differently. The boyfriend wants to split things equally, not her. She wants to take her settlement and "her" vehicle, without splitting anything.

[LdiJ]

Originally Posted by moburkes

I read it differently. The boyfriend wants to split things equally, not her. She wants to take her settlement and "her" vehicle, without splitting anything.

I can see your point, however she also mentioned that he wanted 1/2 of the value of items she inherited as well.

Morally, IMO the car is hers, as well as any remaining settlement and the items she inherited. However, since she was foolish enough to put her money in his bank account, as well as allow him to use the money to purchase a car in his name only, she definitely has a problem.