me and my ex were together 10 years and bought 5 acres of land together. i am trying to get half since i feel it is mine but this has turned into a legal issue and it's been over a year now since i retained my lawyer. does anyone have any info about a situation like this?
2007-01-16 17:02:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
we both paid for the land and the deed has both our names on it as in "and" not or. the land is in Alabama.
2007-01-16 18:54:09 · update #1
Ok i will try and help i work in real estate so this issue comes up a fair bit thou i don't know what country you are from.
Why do you feel like half is yours? Did you get a mortgage on it or was it a cash buy? this factors do count because its easier to see who put the money in. If both your names were written on the contract and both contributed to the full purchase of this land then yes the sale price of the land will be divided between the both of you. Get you Lawyer or a Real Estate Agent to do a title search on the property and them it will be in black and white who's name is legally under the property these searches usually cost $15 bucks the give the RP number when and how much it was bought your mortgage number, easements pretty much everything you would like to know about your land. However in separations the property does not always go for how much it should, because the first offer is always usually taken, especially if a court case is depending on the settlement, buyers love these kind situations because they get a pretty good bargain, so buyers are easy to find. I am sorry of what has happened 10 years was a long time, if you need any more advice on the subject please feel free to email me. All the best for the future : )
2007-01-16 17:21:26 · answer #1 · answered by Shes a Cookie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A deed that has both of your names on it could be one of four types: A tenancy in common, a joint tenancy, a tenancy by the entirety, or community property.
A tenancy by the entirety and community property are usually only reserved for married couples, so your deed is most likely one of the first two. A tenancy in common simply means you each own half and are free to do whatever with your half (by selling it or willing it to someone else upon your death), and a joint tenancy is unique that if one of you dies the remainder automatically reverts to the other owner regardless of a will or if you wanted to will it to another person.
Although you have an attorney, make sure that the attorney knows real estate law. You may also want to retain an attorney specializing in real estate law. I am almost positive that you have an interest in the property.
2007-01-17 17:31:23 · answer #2 · answered by χριστοφορος ▽ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know much about the law but what you could do is call another attorney & ask them how long you think that it would take them if you hired them as your attorney. DO NOT tell them that you already have one or the won't speak to you but you can act dumb & find out if your attorneys doing his job. Good luck
2007-01-17 01:19:27 · answer #3 · answered by gitsliveon24 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is business......
did you offer to buy partner out
when two people invest....and one wants a change from original terms....you end with an offer to buy or sell the item
you don't split a business, a home, a car
you sell, both out,,,or one person bought out
not good business bud
2007-01-17 03:37:16 · answer #4 · answered by Jonathan L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you really need legal advice..It would also depend on what country/province/state you are in.
2007-01-17 02:30:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it is in your name too then you have a right to it
2007-01-17 01:10:31 · answer #6 · answered by Chris 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to supply more details.
2007-01-17 02:37:48 · answer #7 · answered by john john 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋