My Boyfriend Lives in the House I Bought and Pays for Half of Everything, Including the Mortgage. It Benefits Us Both.

My boyfriend lives in the house I bought and pays for half of everything, including the mortgage. It benefits us both.

My boyfriend pays half of the mortgage on the house I bought. It's part of a long-term plan for financial freedom for both of us.Eibhlis Gale-ColemanI bought a house and my partner moved in. We split every bill, but I'm the only one on the mortgage.Meanwhile, I'm helping save for a down payment on the next property, which will be in his name only.Our plan is to have two homes together and rent one to make money. If we split, we each get a place.…

We bought a house together, but it’s in only one name. What rights do I have?

Q: I purchased a house with my girlfriend, but because she had better credit, we put it in just her name. Besides splitting the down payment, I’ve been helping pay all the bills, including the mortgage, and I even paid to have the roof repaired. Now, she’s saying it’s her house, and I have no say in it. Is there anything I can do? — Michael A: Buying a house together can be an exciting milestone, but when the legal ownership is in one person’s n…