I am wanting a divorce and my husband has bought everything for the most part since we have been married. All of the belongings I had before him and I got married, such as furniture he has replaced. He had me give up my car and he bought two new cars in just his name. He has never allowed me to be on anything, so now what can I do? What am I entitled to when I leave? I need help!!! One last thing. If he bought a house and it's all in just his name, am I responsible for it by any means?
2007-10-22 10:27:46 · 11 answers · asked by C&D M 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
DO you have children? How long have you been married? That all is taken in concideration of who gets what.
2007-10-22 10:31:34 · answer #1 · answered by mizzgrizz01 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First, never let anyone tell you that since things are in his name that you will get nothing. Do not ever settle for that.
Also talk to everyone that has been through a divorce in a situation similar to your own. There are many sites on line that dispense information on what your rights are. If you have the resources, talk to an attorney. Most will grant you a freebie interview before anything goes forward for billing.
After things are finalized, I would suggest that his payments to you go through the courts (if there will be monthly installments.) You don't want to find yourself in a position to be asking him for your payment each month. From what you briefly describe in your question above, he seems like kind of a control freak and would likely use payments to manipulate you to his advantage and your demise.
2007-10-22 10:38:34 · answer #2 · answered by davebf303 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless you signed a pre-nup agreement (or any other agreement) that states differently, then it does not matter that your husband has bought everything or put the house in just his name - these have all been bought with 'marriage monies' and the house is the 'matrimonial home'.
My manipulating and controlling ex did the same thing as yours, made me feel like sh1t by telling me I was in his house using his furniture! Your lawyer should tell you straight that you have just as might right to marital property as he has.
2007-10-22 11:03:08 · answer #3 · answered by G H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legally your entitled to 50% wether he replaced your stuff with new thing's or not what ever is bought during the marriage belongs to both parties wether it's in his name or not.
Get to legal aid and ask them for legal advice and representation dont let your husband's need for dominance leave you high and dry.
2007-10-22 10:56:27 · answer #4 · answered by JadeyOz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are entitled to 1/2 of everything AFTER the date of the marriage...if he or you owned it before the wedding date...you will continue to own it after the wedding date.
2007-10-22 10:30:29 · answer #5 · answered by sunbun 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In most states, marital assets is 50/50, but so is the marital debt. You need to consult a lawyer in your area.
2007-10-22 10:32:14 · answer #6 · answered by gypsy g 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a lawyer 50/50 .Just the way it goes you put your time in
2007-10-22 10:46:59 · answer #7 · answered by dad 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You absolutely need a lawyer. S/he can help you through the specifics of your individual situation.
2007-10-22 10:30:25 · answer #8 · answered by Yogi 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not the place for this type of question, we dont even kno where u live. Talk to an attorney in your state .
2007-10-22 10:41:14 · answer #9 · answered by rxing 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get advice from a lawyer, this is hard to figure.
2007-10-22 10:33:41 · answer #10 · answered by kitkat 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋