What are my obligations towards my live-in girlfriend/mother of our children?

Questioner

I own a home. I live here with 3 children and a former girlfriend (mother of our children). We are going to separate. Am I obliged to let her live there or can I oblige her to arrange other accommodation. We only have a cohabitation contract.

Lawyer

When a cohabitation contract ends, the agreements set out in it must be adhered to. As for the accommodation, if the home is yours and her name is not on the mortgage, then you in principle have the right to ask her to leave the home. However, remember that when children are involved, things can become more complex. If the former partner is the primary caregiver for the children, their welfare will need to be taken into account and this may affect living arrangements. Furthermore, if she has nowhere else to go, or the children would have nowhere to live without her, she may be able to appeal to the court. A judge may, exceptionally, determine that she may continue to live in the home, temporarily or for a longer period. I recommend that you engage a legal advisor or attorney to gain full clarity on your rights and obligations in this specific situation. There may be multiple factors at play that you may not have thought of yourself. --------------- Stichting Rechtswinkel.nl is a national organization with students and volunteers. The above advice is based on limited information and may be incomplete or even incorrect for your situation. Always consult a lawyer or attorney for your further steps. Read disclaimer: https://rechtswinkel.nl/disclaimer I would like to invite you to rate the above answer so that we can learn from your response.