I am ready to get out.If I have been living with my man for 24 years but we are not legally married do I need to file for divorce.

We are common law married.We have three kids together.One is grown and lives on his own and the other two are almost grown.I have decided I am not going to fight over the kids because I want this to be as easy as possible for them.They can either live with me or my common law hubby.I will let them decide with no pressure whatsoever.

I went and looked at an apartment and I am so ready for this.I have decided my other half can keep the house.I don't want nothing we have had together(except the kids if they want to live with me).

I have a secret job interview monday.I am planning on getting a new job,new apartment and a new life.I will keep my fingers crossed that I get this job.If I get this job I will be one step closer to my plans.

Do I need to file for divorce if I am commonly law married?

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Anonymous

by Anonymous on Mar 8, 2009 at 7:37 PM

if you own property together you need to take your name off the house and possibly either have him buy your part out or just turn it over to him but get your name off he will have to refinance most likely, make sure he has no access to credit cards in both of your names or any financial obligations that are shared make sure you are clear from that and if you have a shared bank account make sure you withdraw your share and cancel cable if in your name,and as far as the common law thing i am not sure do a google search for common law marriage in your state but you do have children and if you just leave he can possibly sue you for child support if you desert so try to collect evidence of abuse, infidelity, emotional distress, sexual abuse to you or the children, drug abuse, alcohol abuse any evidence that will help your case if you have to go to court be prepared, good luck hope you find happiness again

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Anonymous

by Anonymous on Mar 10, 2009 at 6:46 AM

Dress him in brown and take him deer hunting. Problem solved.

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Anonymous

by Anonymous on Mar 16, 2009 at 9:00 PM

Depends on the jurisdiction. Not all states recognize CLM's. If your state doesn't, then there is no need to file a divorce. Consult with a Family Law (aka Divorce) attorney in your area. Check with attorneys to make sure the initial consultation is free. He should not need to do any research to tell you if a CLM is valid in your jurisdiction if he is a good/experienced Divorce Lawyer.

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Anonymous

by Anonymous on Nov 26, 2009 at 3:42 AM

Mine was killed in a car jacking. He never saw it coming. The dumbass had bought several insurance policies years before (a couple I did not even know about). I didn't care if I got any money, I was so glad he was dead! I hated this bastard and was too scared to divorce him. He had beat me into two miscarriges. After the second one, I can never have kids. I played the grieving widow but I wanted to dance on this fucker's grave. The icing on the cake was they never found his killer.

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