my wife bought a house before she new me. what happens if we get a divorce?

Answer 1

Its hers buddy, anything acquired before the marriage you keep as your own

Answer 2

Ya know if a woman asked this question she'd be called a money hungry ho or a gold digger and get abused because people would perceive her as only marrying for the money and assets.

So what make's it so different here? it doesnt matter if she received the house through an inheritence or she worked her @zz off to get it , you married her not her house so if your so un-happy and you want out then you walk and dont look back and dont take anything you didnt pay for .

Yes in most countries divorce ='s 50/50 split of all assets , but lets face it is making her sell the house so neither of you have anywhere to live or something to inherit to your kid's is it really worth the BS that come's with it? NO it isnt.

I walked out of both my marriages without the house I took what I payed for and what I worked for , and I am female so if I can grow the balls to not take it so can you buddy.

Answer 3

Brian,

The answer to question lies in the Answer to this one...." What state do you live in?"

I propose you ask that question of your attorney. In most states in the Continental United States the House was purchased prior to your marriage, and therefore can not be part of the Divorce Settlement. It remains her property.

Some states that house is Common Property, and is Half yours when you said I do. Was there a Prenuptual agreement when you got married?

Any competent attorney Licensed by the State in which reside will be able to answer all of your questions.

There any number of Websites that can be found on the Internet through a Google, Yahoo search that will answer that question as well. just be sure to request information about he state you live , and divorce settlements.

Hope you find this useful!

Answer 4

It depends on which state you were married in. Some states say because its an asset she bought before she was married, she can keep it. Other states might assess all assets owned between the two of you regardless of when the purchase was made and make the divorce equitable. Talk to an attorney to find out.

Answer 5

Brian; It's high time the men of our country started resuming to act as men again. Whether or not, you bought the house, she bought the house, or it just fell in your lap. It's her house! You move on. The art of developing character, is in antithesis to being coveting and greedy. It's her house. Your the man, she is the woman, it's her house. This is how men behave. Go get a new wife, get a new house, and feel good about yourself.
And feel good that you took care of someone you use to love. Remember Brian, it's not how we start out that matters, but how we end up! Good luck.

Answer 6

big question, first, how long did she have it before? how long have you been married? during the time you two were married did you make any payments on the house? can you prove it? did you keep your monies separate or combined? did she even work outside of the house? did you have kids? who is likely to gain custody? all these things can play into the answer. for instance, if you were married 3 years, she paid all the bills, and owned the house 10 years before marriage, it's hers, but if she bought it 1 year before marriage, you were married 10 years, you combined money and paid mortgage, it's likely a split. If she is a drug addict and you made most of the money that paid the mortgage and were getting full custody of the kids, you would get it.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

First of all it depends on State laws. If you are in a marriage for a certain amount of time that your state recognizes you as being a life partner and if she divorces, you are entitled to a percentage of the sale of the home! It is the same in reverse as well however, if your state does not recognize the long term marriage then you may have to sue to get a share! It does not mean you'll win!

Answer 9

depends on the state you live in.

In some states if you make at least one payment while you were married the house becomes a community property. Therefore in a divorse it would be split 50/50 unless there is an agreement.

Best thing to do i to talk to a lawer.

Good Luck.

Answer 10

Depends on the state, and if you signed a prenup. It could be split 50/50 depending on how long you have been married,and how much debt you have together etc. There are alot of factors that weight into this equation. Good luck. If you can try to work it out

Answer 11

She gets the house