Legal Question in Family Law in Nevada

Non-married future bride's rights to assets upon seperation

My fiance and I have lived together for 2 years and have been together for almost 4 years. In that time we have accumulated about $16,000 in our savings in his name and $100,000 in equity on our home in his name. For well over half of the time we've been together it has been the understanding that he doesn't want me to work and if i decide to, it is only allowed to be part-time to pay my credit cards and car payment. I have handled all aspects of our finances including bank accounts, investments and our real estate purchases for about 3 years now and everything that we have while it is verbally understood as both of ours is legally only in his name, mostly because my credit was ruined due to medical bills acquired during my pregnancy. We are supposed to be married in 6 months but if before that time we decide to end our relationship what am i entitled to by law if i have primary custody of our daughter? I would like the maximum amount allowed by law for childsupport, half of all the savings in our bank account and equity in our homes and if possible some form of alimony since he expressly prohibited me from ever pursuing a career or finishing my education while we are together. Thank you for your time.


Asked on 9/28/05, 4:48 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
James Smith James E. Smith Ltd.

Re: Non-married future bride's rights to assets upon seperation

Since you are not married and there is not common law marriage, you property and debt would be under an implied partnership theory. No alimony is available for unmarried people. Maybe palimony. As far as child support the law is the same for married and non-married persons.

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Answered on 9/28/05, 12:11 pm
Anita Webster Webster & Associates

Re: Non-married future bride's rights to assets upon seperation

You are entitled to child support whether you are married or not but the property issues are more complicated. You should try to get your your fiance to put your name on the title to the home through a quit claim deed. A quit claim deed can you give joint ownership and has nothing to do with your credit. Without having your name on the house you are not in a good position either in the event of his death or the relationship breaking up.

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Answered on 9/28/05, 1:11 pm


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