Legal Question in Family Law in New York
My situation is very complicated and I'm going to try to explain it as well as I can, though I don't think words can really describe the entire situation.
I am a 22 year old young woman. I am currently living with my ex boyfriend, and I have been since I was 18. When I was 18, my mother died and I had no place to go; my ex-boyfriend's family took me in without hesitation, and I'm extremely grateful for their kindness. My ex and I had a falling out back when we dated, and for 4 years (2006 to 2010) we did not speak to each other. I graduated from college in May 2010, and the same month my ex and I made amends and started talking again. We also started having a close, intimate relationship (what might be colloquially referred to as 'friends with benefits') but it never progressed to a relationship. Fast forward� just this past week, he decided to end what we had, and see somebody else. I am livid enough that he "replaced" me, but if that were not enough, he brought her into my home last night. He says that he wants me to "leave them alone"� how am I supposed to leave somebody alone who comes into my house? That makes no sense. Yes, it's his home, but it�s also mine. It's also my place of business (I am self-employed). A home is a place where I need to feel secure; right now I feel like a victim. I shouldn't have to avoid people in my home. I see no difference in this situation and if a couple was married and the husband brought the other woman home to hang out. It is so disrespectful and infuriating!
I already tried talking to him about this. He doesn't understand why I'm upset.
Can't I do something? Anything?! Aren't there any laws to protect me? I do not care if they go and hang out other places� I just don't want her coming to my home!
And before you say, you need to move out, yes, I know I need to, I've wanted to forever, but running away is not going to solve the issue. I refuse to feel like a victim; I'm going to stand up for myself.
1 Answer from Attorneys
If you have an apartment together and are sharing the residence then you are equally entitled to your use of the space. Unless you have a written agreement as to use and occupancy then you do not have a legal right to keep anyone he invites into the residence. Is the apartment lease in your name then you can have him removed but outside of that you are out of luck.
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