house and money in my husbands name . do i have any legal rights to claim
2006-10-15 08:14:35 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
That really depends on if he had the house before the two of you married. If I am correct, only things obtained since the marriage would be considered unless there are children involved. Either way just check the laws in your state and go from there. I just don't want you to get this jaded sense of victory without you doing your research.
2006-10-15 08:48:34 · answer #1 · answered by Tanya 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, not knowing if you live in a community property state where things are divided 50/50 or if you have children involved here, you are entitled to spousal support and half the house. Now you will get 50% of the marital bills and the judge may order the house sold if no agreeable equitable compromise is reached, but yes you have a legal claim
2006-10-15 10:02:59 · answer #2 · answered by Arthur W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. In most states, unless there was a prenumptual agreement, divorcees are made to split assets aquired during the marriage 50/50. Regardless of who's name is on the title. By the way, debt incurred during the marriage works the same way. 50/50. You would also have some rights if you earn less than him. He could be made to pay spousal support for a time. Also, the custodial parent can also insist on child support if you have children. Most courts still choose to have children live with the mother, unless the mother is proven in court to be incompetent.
2006-10-15 08:21:34 · answer #3 · answered by holdemfoldem911 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on where you live. Usually the house and bank accounts are considered "community property" and will be devided by a court. As far as the house if you have children it will probably be awarded to you unless he gets custody of the children. If he wants to keep the house he will have to give you half of what the house would sell for if it were on the market (in otherwords buy you out). I strongly suggest you seek the advice of a lawyer though because these laws can differ from state to state.
2006-10-15 09:35:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you do it makes no different and if you have kids it could go 70 30 that means you get 70per sent and he only get 30 per sent as you have to find a home for the children but if you have only been married a short while and you have no children it will go 50 50 depending on the lenght of marriage and if he owned the house before you married get to a solicitor before he signs house over to someone else men are crafty or try to be persuasions is nine tents of the law also if you go to see a solicitor try and get bank details and get them frozen that way he cant take it out and leave you with nothing you got to be one ahead of men sorry but you have to look after number one and if you are married its not his house its yours as well
2006-10-15 09:33:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course. Register your interest in the property with the Land Registry. Get a solicitor to deal with the divorce on your behalf.
2006-10-15 09:52:08 · answer #6 · answered by Caroline 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how long have you been married for?
You do have legal claims to things, but it all depends on each case.
I would refer to divorce self help books. Those help alot.
good luck.
2006-10-15 08:18:55 · answer #7 · answered by Kyanadri82 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in florida if you owned a house before marriage, the spouse cannot take it away from you, depends on how long you've been married,an attorney once told me if a spouse can claim they did any repairs, or paid money toward the house they could take it to court, and maybe claim money.
2006-10-15 08:18:29 · answer #8 · answered by jude 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Check with an attorney on these legal issues for your state....states vary in their laws.
This is a legal question and should only be asked to someone who is legally qualified to answer for where you live.
2006-10-15 09:52:15 · answer #9 · answered by Rickard 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he bought them during your marriage, yes
If he bought them before and you can show you have somehow contributed, you might have a claim, but it will be an uphill battle
i bought my house a week before I got married....just in case and the ex got....NOTHIN HA AH HAHAHA
2006-10-15 08:19:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋