Although it is your home, to get him out of it you may have to jump through some hoops.

The length of your relationship may put you in "common-law spouse" territory. Several states recognize common-law marriages, and you could find that dissolving this union will be more complicated than it was to form it.

Additionally, the fact that he has been paying rent to you and has performed some household maintenance means he has some rights, and you may have to legally evict him.

Of course, your guy may be happy to mosey along, but you should prepare yourself well by gathering all your records and conferring with a lawyer.

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