I have always paid towards the upkeep of the house including a new kitchen, bathroom, patio, enabled him to collate 20,000 + - but this is in his own private bank account as is the house.
2007-01-17 08:09:14 · 28 answers · asked by Shirley S 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
you need a good solicitor if you want to get anything out of this divorce sounds like hes gonna get everything if its all in his name!
2007-01-17 08:12:16 · answer #1 · answered by Jo. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are entitled to at least 50% of the house. It does not matter if its in his name or not.
His private bank account aint private, half of it is yours by law.
Your private bank account, if one is 50% his.
Keep the bills that you paid.
I know as I have been there, do not worry .
If you are having problems contact the Land Registry & register your interest on the deeds & the house cannot be sold until it is sorted & do not leave the house.
Do not spend money with solicitors they will rip you both off.
Best of all talk to him & don't think of divorce, it hurts.
Make a good life, make some changes & both be happy.
2007-01-17 21:04:26 · answer #2 · answered by ANDREW H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not too smart on your part. If the house is in his name then it's all his. Unless you have proof that you have paid towards the upkeep of the house, such as cancelled checks,etc. But you should have requested some of the money going into your account.
2007-01-17 16:45:19 · answer #3 · answered by Marie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you don't have proof about money you have put forward then the answer is not a lot.
you need receipts, bank statements etc to prove it, otherwise if it goes to court, you are highly unlikely to get half, despite people who will tell you you will get 50%. this is not automatic. you have to prove you have paid 50% in to get 50% out of it if you split up.
If you don't already have your name on the mortgage I would get it put on their sharpish and also pay some money towards the mortgage from a bank account which is in your name only and keep all bank statements, receipts for new kitchen, etc in a safe place.
perhaps you should have a chat with your partner beforehand, otherwise you are gonna make him suspicious. explain to him that you want to secure your financial future in case the worst case scenario happens. if he truly loves you, he will agree, he won't want to see you struggling financially if anything happened to him or to your marriage.
2007-01-17 19:31:23 · answer #4 · answered by Samiya 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he owned the house before you moved in, he may be entitled to keep it. But if you can prove what you paid toward the improvements, upkeep, etc., it may be considered community property. See a lawyer.
2007-01-17 16:12:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your getting a divorce your entitled to 1/2. 50/50 baby unless there was a prenup. Once you get married you get 1/2 assets and 1/2 liabilities. Good luck
2007-01-17 16:13:03 · answer #6 · answered by prettyfroggy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate to be the one to tell you it is nothing this was his before the marriage and remains his after it ends. Now if you both purchased the house together in Calif it would be half. Whats his is his whats yours is yours what is community property divided equally or close to it depending on children and incomes. You should see a lawyer in your state and find out your rights and see where you stand.
2007-01-17 16:18:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you're saying you are planning a break up. Many states have community property rights, which means you get half just for being married. It's best to have a lawyer even if you get a no fault divorce. No fault just means you agree to go your separate ways without a lot of mudslinging.
2007-01-17 16:15:32 · answer #8 · answered by nursesr4evr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Techanically when you were living with him you are a Tennant and have no rights to the property itself, however when you are married it is upto a court to decise how much of your combinded wealth is down to each of your input into the partnership. This only really becomes an issue if you split up.
2007-01-17 16:15:52 · answer #9 · answered by kingpaulii 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Were you together when the house was purchased? If so, you may be able to claim that you were common-law married and there-fore you are claiming your fair share. Speak to a lawyer to make sure you can do this where you live. If you weren't together when the home was purchased, forget about it.
2007-01-18 02:23:01 · answer #10 · answered by Julia B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By virtue of the fact that you are married you are entitled to 50% of ALL marital assets that includes the house as well as his bank account.
2007-01-17 16:45:47 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋