Is my mum entitled to anything?

[strawberryfields]

My mum has been living with my partner for the past 15 years, whilst they were together he bought a house (14 years ago) but it is in his name only and he pays the mortgage. My mum fell pregnant 14 years ago when he bought the house, since then she has been working part time whilst bringing up their child (my half brother)
I know she is not entitled to any sale of the house-but seeing as she has lived with her for so long is she not entitled to anything at all? He has just decided that he no longer loves her any more and wants her to move out after 15 years, although she has nowhere else to go and only earns £300 per month. My brother now 14 would have to go with her as he works all the time and is never home. I dont want to sound greedy but it seems so unfair that she made a home with him for all those years, cooked cleaned and bought all the food that he can just throw her out, although i understand he paid the mortgage

[strawberryfields]

sorry i meant to say with her partner

[ummmm]

She needs to see a solicitor. He, as the main breadwinner, has a responsibility to keep a roof over the childs head.

[VivienneM]

Just to be clear, your mum is not married to her partner?

If they are not married, then this could be tricky. She should see a solicitor specialising in family law. Even though your mother may not be entitled under the law to anything, her partner must pay maintenance for your brother as he is a minor.

[Nosha123]

I thinks he would be entitled to something as he clearly never contributed to living expenses... And had she not been there he would have had to. She needs legal advise really. Someone else may be able to help better than me! Good luck

[Nosha123]

Third word in my post should have said SHE not he!!!

[emmie]

he should at least be paying maintenance, sounds like a right spud.

[strawberryfields]

thanks guys-i will ask her to make an appointment with citizens advice or a family solicitor..sad situation

[sandyRoe]

They lived together for 15 years. I doubt if he could dump her without a penny, particularly as they have a young child. As others have said, she needs to see a lawyer.

[ummmm]

In the meantime tell her to refuse to leave.

[emmie]

ummm, good advice.

[Nosha123]

Yes!!! Ummm is right! Refuse to leave!

[ladybirder]

As she has shared the household expenses and brought up his child I think she may well be entitled to something. As has been advised by others she should stay put and seek legal advice, initially from Citizens Advice as it won't cost her anything.

[mrs_overall]

He cannot throw them out as this is the child's home.
As has been said, seek legal advice pronto

[IggyB]

This link might be of some assistance:
http://www.direct.gov...alasset/dg_067362.pdf

I'm afraid that unless some sort of agreement was made regarding sharing the property it is very unlikely your mother will be able to make any claim to it or receive any payment (beyond child maintenance) from her ex.

[Dee Sa]

if she [ the mother in question] only earns £300 how on earth can she afford a solicitor let only one that specialises in family law ? it is extremely difficult to get legal aid nowadays.She deserves something for all her care etc