The Supreme Court in Vidyadhari v Sukhrana Bai passed a landmark judgement wherein the Court granted inheritance to the children born from the live in relationship in question and ascribed them the status of “legal heirs”. The issue of property rights has been dealt with in an incomplete manner under the HMA 1955.

How do you end a relationship when you live together and have a child?

6 practical steps to help you through the process of breaking up

1. Get legal advice if necessary.
2. Plan how to tell your partner.
3. Deal with any urgent financial matters.
4. Tell your kids – preferably together.
5. Tell friends and family.
6. Work together to split up your possessions.

Can I lose custody if I live with my boyfriend?

Unless you have crafted a custody agreement, the court always decides where the child should live based on his or her interest. Moving in with your boyfriend isn’t something that can impact your custody, but it is something that brings another party into the equation.

What are the disadvantages of live-in relationship?

5 Major Disadvantages of Being in a Live-in Relationship

• Societal censure. Though live-in relationships are a rising trend in urban India, our society is yet to accept it open-heartedly.
• Easy way out.
• Women suffer most.
• Effect on children.
• Respect for marriage is missing.

How long do you have to live with your boyfriend to be a cohabitant?

To qualify as cohabitants a couple must be living with each other for two years, if they have a child together, or five years if they do not have children to qualify.

How old is the son of my boyfriend?

I’ve been with my boyfriend for over a year and we have been living together for about 9 months. My boyfriend has a 10 year old son of whom he has 50% custody every other week. I have tried everything to be nice to this child, but nothing is ever good enough. The son lives with my boyfriend’s parents, and always has.

Is the boyfriend’s son living with his parents?

It sounds like you have a very difficult situation. You mentioned the son has been living with your boyfriends parents and always has – this in its self can have a large impact on the childs behaviour. Imagine being passed on from one care giver to another, each having different ways of parenting and handling situations.

What happens if you live with your boyfriend for 5 years?

Mary moves in to his property (which he owns) unaware that as a cohabitant, in a few years (over five), Mary could acquire rights against his property. After living together for over five years, Mary and John break up. Mary could file in court for a Property Adjustment Order in which the court could order John to pay a settlement (cash) to Mary.