Our home that we had resided in for 18 years is in his name only, do I have any right to that home? The house in Tennessee is in both of our names, but I do not wish to live here, and can not afford to live in the NH house. I have been blindsided and do not know what to do. Please help
2007-12-21 04:07:30 · 37 answers · asked by Nancy W nurse 2 b 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Contact an attorney.
Sell the houses. Split the money.
2007-12-21 04:10:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
I am sorry to hear about your marriage ending, but I think you do have some rights. It depends on what assets you both have acquired together and also I do know that if you were on the title to the home, you do have some right to it also. I think you should contact a lawyer asap just so you can find out what your rights are as the ex- spouse.
Also make sure to stay strong, this is just a new beginning, not a sad ending. Good Luck!
2007-12-21 04:16:59 · answer #2 · answered by sparkling_apple 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact a lawyer. The best I think you can hope for is finding out where all the money is stashed and split the money down the middle. I do not believe in alimony. Get that lump sum and it is yours to manage.
I heard nothing about kids, so I assume child support is not needed. Take half and walk away, and then move to where you want. Do not look for payback or anything like that because it is just a way to hold on longer.
2007-12-21 04:22:08 · answer #3 · answered by callawak2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every state has different laws regarding property distribution. In most states your residence will be common property since you lived in and added to the home even if not monetarily. Seek a lawyer for a consultation your husband should have to pay for the lawyer or a portion of the lawyer after all is said and done. Good Luck and stay strong.
2007-12-21 04:12:43 · answer #4 · answered by nancy m 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Contact an attorney IMMEDIATELY...Christmas Holiday or no Christmas Holiday...get ON it! Every state varies...so rights to property differ...but DON'T move out! I am so sorry this is happening to you both. It's such sadness. Hang in there...and stay positive... a whole new world will open for you! You may even find out that YOU like living alone! Good luck! Hugs, Gina C.
2007-12-21 04:18:18 · answer #5 · answered by Gina C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, right now, get online and make sure you have some money left in the accounts you share with him. Transfer half of them to a single account with your name on it. That's if you want to be fair.
A lawyer will tell you the rights in your state.
Get one right after you contact your bank.
Then cancel any credit cards with both your names, you could otherwise be responsible if he charges too much.
Make copies of all tax returns for the last five years.
Make copies of all financial statements you can find as relating to investments and savings.
Protect yourself from possible misrepresentation of his income when you go to court.
Don't be too nice, you may find that his idea of living alone includes some other woman.
Theres a lot of life left, no matter what it seems like now.
Hold you head up and remember that if he was so stupid he didn't know what he had, he doesn't deserve you.
Personally, I'd rather be alone that with a stupid man who didn't know how good hes got it.
2007-12-21 04:11:59 · answer #6 · answered by justa 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
The right to live happy again and the pursuit of 1/2of all his assets. You can either split ownership of the house or have the Judge order them to be sold with the proceeds split amongst you two after paying off any bills. Take one of the houses and after the divorce is final, sell it and move on.
2007-12-21 04:35:27 · answer #7 · answered by Arthur W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no easy answer. It depends on what state you live in, what state you were married in, what state you file for devorse in, how was the realestate paid for during the marrage, and most importantly did you have a preneptual agreement?
This is going to be a tough process. Most people are in to emotional of a state to cope with it well and make rational decisions.
You need a lawer. I suggest you find the money through family to get one, so that perhaps you do not enrage the flames of what might be a salvageable relationship.
2007-12-21 04:13:04 · answer #8 · answered by saejin 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
absolutely, anything purchased after the marriage is community property, even of he wanted to keep it all in his name it doesn't matter. It's half yours!! You can sell both houses and split the money, it's not that big of a deal, better that, than to lose your mind over a long and expensive divorce. Oh yeah and consult every divorce lawyer you can, that way he cant get them cause of conflict of interest.
2007-12-21 04:23:03 · answer #9 · answered by Brandnewshoes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything that was purchased during the marriage is going to be split 50/50, anything before is going to depend on state laws... God talk to a lawyer honey and best of luck for the months to come!
2007-12-21 04:19:05 · answer #10 · answered by Beatngu 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HA HA
He will soon change his mind when he see's that your going to get what is rightfully yours!
You been with him 19 years your going to get half and then some even his pention ect...
Don't worry about anything financial you will be ok in that department.
As far as emotional I am sorry for your loss but it is time for you to settle everything jump on a plane and go live on an island in peace!
2007-12-21 04:18:25 · answer #11 · answered by lisalisa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋