Im going through divorice, I was willed a house from my godmother.Does he have any rights to the house?

Answer 1

If it was willed while you were married, yes he does have rights to the house. You may have to sell it and split the profits. Isn't divorce wonderful?

Answer 2

That is complicated and depends on the state you live in and how good your attorney is.
If you were willed property during the marriage there are many factors that could make sure it remains your. Did you put the house in joint names? Did you use ANY community money to pay for the home, repairs, mortgage, taxes....?
If the house is still in your name as an individual and you used money that was yours (not money earned during the marriage) then the house is still yours.
If the house was put in joint names and you used community money to pay for expenses and the home was treated as community property, then you will have to split it with your ex unless you have a family law attorney that will fight for you. There IS a LAW in family court that gives inherited property back to the spouse that received during the marriage.

My ex and I where the primary caregivers for HIS grandparents. In return WE were to receive a piece of property valued at over 2 million dollars. I put in 20 years taking care of this people and missed out on many opportunities to improve my own life. When the grandparents died they willed it to my ex and he changed the title to both our names. For EIGHT years we as a married couple paid the insurance, and maintenance on the property. We used the small home on the property as a rental. When my ex decided he wanted a divorce, because of his mistress, he went after the property and the court awarded it back to him. We had borrowed thousands of dollars against our home to pay for the property and his grandparents care over the years. The court refused to recognize these expenses despite black and white evidence. I was awarded our home and ALL debit that went with it. Im stuck paying for his grandparents bills and money spent to maintain the property that he walked away with free and clear. Why? Because I had a lousy lawyer that didn't do her job and I my ex had deeper pockets and could afford someone that was willing to work to win.

Answer 3

Nope, make sure u have a good attorney, and get things done right the first time around! I wish u the best of luck. Was it willed to you alone? If you both on the will for the house then yes he does...... BUT I'M GOING TO SAY I DON'T THINK SOOOO!!

Answer 4

Depending on the state, you better check to see if you was willed this property before you got married, it might make a different. Some states say that property before the married is excluded. Call legal aid or good lawyer in your state. Good Luck

Answer 5

Question is were you dumb enough to tell him about the house if not, then dont worry about it. And if the house was willed to you and only you, then i dont think he would get it. But if he does want it, get him a blow doll, and tell him he can have that, and youll take the house.

Answer 6

protect yourself with a good attorney.don't take any chances, depends on how long you have been married, and what state you live in, and if you had this house prior to marriage. is house in their name also?if so they will be entitled to half.

Answer 7

you will need a real good lawyer for this one. It depends on yours and his incomes,how long you have been married,etc.I do know of a friend of mine that lost a house to his ex in divorce that he inherited from his father.

Answer 8

Definitely no. the house is a paraphernalia inheritance and belongs only to you unless you have registered his name to it as your spouse and he is a co-owner

Answer 9

no because it was willed to you,you did not aquire it together