Hello All,
I was married in early 2005 in different country. My wife just came to the United States 2 months ago and thing are not working out. If I leave her do I have to split the house and bank balance with her. Eventhough she has never been on the title of the house or added to the bank account. I bought my house way before I got married, in 2002.
Please advice.
Thank you
2006-10-11 16:56:41 · 20 answers · asked by Raj G 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
The laws of that country should apply. No matter what, life is too short to be unhappy.
2006-10-11 17:02:06 · answer #1 · answered by carolinatinpan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU need to ask that question to a Divorce Lawyer in your location -- they will have the answer for you.
But ... mostly --- as long as the property was purchased by you, a single person, prior to the marriage, it SHOULD Be safe from division during the divorce -- and with the fact that her name is NOT on the title -- I would not worry overmuch.
Sometimes, you may have to document the payments of the home -- which will show the principle value increase difference between the date of filing for divorce and the date you were married, but that should be relatively painless.
Remember, with the assets, comes a splitting of the bills as well -- so if she goes for the bank balances, then you have to outline the debts of the marriage -- and she MUST pay part of those debts as well too.
2006-10-12 00:44:32 · answer #2 · answered by sglmom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending upon where you live there's a very good chance your house will be safe. Most states consider community property anything aquired during the marriage. If her name isn't on the title or any of that it would take a pretty good lawyer to get it off you. Sort of like if my hubby and I divorced, I wouldn't have much claim to the house. My name is on it and so is my dad's, but my hubby is the one working for the money to pay for it and has made all the payments.
2006-10-11 23:59:36 · answer #3 · answered by tk_9702 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you live in a community property state? If you do then yes automatically she gets half of everything you own whether her name are on them or not. If you don't she might still be entitled to the house OR half the bank account depending on what the courts determine to be an equitable division of family assets, because you married her she is entitled to part of the family assets whether you are in a community property state or not. That's the law. (maybe some guys need to read up on marital laws of the countrys they live in before they get married...)
2006-10-12 02:56:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, im no lawyer, but i do know if she gets a good one you'll lose at least 1/2 the house and 1/2 the money. also depends on what state you live in. i dont think it matters when you bought your house or if her name is on the deed or not. fact is she is your wife. a judge may also frown on the fact that you brought her here from another country and are sorta leaving her out in the cold. you need to speak to an attorney. good luck. but i wish her good luck, too.
2006-10-12 00:05:40 · answer #5 · answered by carmen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you shouldnt since you brought the house before you were married. The only way you would have to is if you all brought the house during the marriage. The only way she would get the house is if you have kids by here and she had no where else to go.
2006-10-12 00:10:22 · answer #6 · answered by alj04 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends where you live in The States. There are different rules. For instance, in California, it is a "no-fault" state, therefore, everything is 1/2 and 1/2.
2006-10-12 00:02:11 · answer #7 · answered by ecutepup 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure if the fact that you married somewhere else changes things, but in my case my spouse got nothing, what has to be divided is what is purchased within the marriage. Just in case get a good lawyer, but I'm sure you'll be fine.
2006-10-12 00:02:46 · answer #8 · answered by fire_rain_angel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree we are stupid ask someone smarter like your lawyer. I however believe that she will not get much and you should not lose your house. laws are different deepening on were you live here I think its half of the belongings either of you made from the time you got married. But do not quote me.
2006-10-12 00:00:53 · answer #9 · answered by SummerRain Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the state i live in,the day you married her the house and everything else you own is now half hers.Sorry but it's the truth.
2006-10-11 23:59:55 · answer #10 · answered by master_der_man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋