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iasked an old girlfreind to move in with me from atlanta i live in calif. i also told her we could get married. she has been liveng with me for 3 1/2 years. things are real bad and we dont like each other anymore .can she sue me for palimony and breach of promise? we have not bought anything together and i paid all bills and rent at my house.
State/Country relating to Question: California
Hi,
Despite the quasi-divorce proceeding suggested by the word, "palimony" is not a legal term and has never been used by the California Supreme Court. The legal term, at least in California, is "non-marital relationship contract", and because the relationship is non-marital, the family courts have no jurisdiction. Disputes over contract terms are civil cases, thus enforcement is left to trial courts, or in California, "superior court". Unlike alimony, which is typically provided for by law, palimony is not guaranteed to unmarried partners. There must be a clear agreement, written or oral, by both partners stipulating the extent of financial sharing and/or support in order for palimony to be granted.
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