from grooms point of view.
her name is on mortgage, but don't want her to get house.
2007-02-14 07:22:20 · 10 answers · asked by simkem3064 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Technically, only one party is needed to file for divorce in most states. Don't see how you can refuse. You can refuse to negotiate and then things go to court.
If you are concerned about financial impact, you should assess what other risks are. One spouse can clean house with the bank account and then file for divorce. She will get her share of the properties, no doubt. So you may as well choose whether you want to battle it out through lawyers or settle in good faith. The lawyers love to battle things out.
2007-02-14 07:50:26 · answer #1 · answered by Sir Richard 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think its very long for refusing to get a divorce.. especially if papers are already in the court. It depends on where you live and the circumstances surronding the divorce.. you could refuse for 30 days to 6 months, but again its all up to the courts.
Regading your house. If it was acquired in both your names during the marriage then she is entitled to get half.. Seek a lawyers advice and fast.
Good luck
2007-02-14 07:31:35 · answer #2 · answered by Angel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Too bad what you want. If she has you served and you don't "answer" (respond) within a certain time limit SHE can get everything she asks for by default. That would mean she could walk away with ALL bank accounts, the house, the cars, ALL of your stuff that is inside the house...Keep on refusing and you'll not have a house period.
2007-02-14 09:43:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you own the house prior to the marriage? YOu can offer to buy her out so to speak rather than let her get outright proceeds from the house. you need to speak to a lawyer immediately. Initial consults with lawyers are usually free so you can get some questions answered that way. Don't keep guessing. Get facts and protect yourself. IF the house was acquired after the marriage she is entitle to half the equity and that is not really legally disputable.
2007-02-14 07:26:50 · answer #4 · answered by girlwithbirds 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
until she tskes you to court and the judge grants the divorce...
If you convince the judge tjhat you have good reason to believe the marriage can work..he might order the two of you to counseling first...
as for the house...if she filed for divorce, the court will require you both to complete a financial disclosure and assett inventory...you will be ordered to come to an agreement as to who gets whats in the house and divide it up..if you cant come to agreement then the judge will divide it up for you...
as for the house its the same thing..if you and her cant come to an agreement, or one buys the other out, then the judge will order the house placed on the market and you would split anything made on the sale after its paid off...
2007-02-14 08:45:32 · answer #5 · answered by Berge 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm...work with her on selling the house. Give her half the earnings from it. Go through with the divorce procedures, SIGN those dog on divorce papers and be done with it! You can always buy another house.
2007-02-14 07:28:52 · answer #6 · answered by TheOne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it only her name on the mortgage? If both names appear u can buy her out!!!
2007-02-14 07:27:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is only around 1 year. My Ex has stalled and I have not been to court in a long time. If you have children like me it can be longer
2007-02-14 09:12:31 · answer #8 · answered by dirbe22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the state
2007-02-14 07:25:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
forever
2007-02-14 07:25:03 · answer #10 · answered by sweetgranny06 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋