How do I fight a verified petition to recognize a relationship as a marriage

You get with an aggressive and experienced family law attorney, that's how. Arguably, one must file to recognize a relationship within one year of its termination. So you may have options for fighting there. Your situation involves major factual and procedural issues. These are issues that we can discuss. If you are interested in pursuing the matter further, I offer an initial 1/4 hour consultation without charge, and a 1/2 hour consultation for $50. If you want to set an appointment for the initial consultation, feel free to telephone, or email, my office to set an appointment.
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