In virginia, If you bye a house in your name when you are selling it does your wife have to sign too?

Question

They were married at the time he bought the house but it is in his name. He claims that they would have to both sign and split the money thay get. I don't think this is true, but want to find out. We also have to give him proof that it is legit. So if you know where i can find the source. Then please e-mail me with it or write it in your answer. [e-mail]. Thank you.

Answer 1

Only the person whose name is on the current deed needs to sign. Any split of the proceeds would be up to the divorce courts if that's here it is going.

VA is not a community property state so the spouse has no say in the matter if not on the deed.

Any attorney or escrow agent in VA can point you in the right direction. Fact is, the attorney or escrow agent handling the closing will not be asking for the wife's signature as she's not on the deed.