bought house after we got married, but only wife's name is on the title
2007-12-27 13:57:35 · 8 answers · asked by Peggy P 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
You really need to contact an attorney, because it depends if you live in a community property state, or a state with dower rights. You don't always have to "sell" the house if you live in one of these states, you can also refinance and "buy out" the other party if the goal is to keep the house.
Again, depends on your state. I would consult with your divorce attorney (as they should have gone over this with you anyway).
2007-12-29 06:18:16 · answer #1 · answered by Shawna Marie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-25 21:21:31 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the state. Some states say that whatever you buy after married is 50/50 and some do not. Contact an attorney.
2007-12-27 14:04:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are in a community property state, then yes, any equity in the house must be split. It doesn't matter whose name is on the title.
If you are not in a community property state, it all depends on what the court decides is equitable. If you paid the down payment from your own resources, or if you made all of the mortgage payments, the court might decide you deserve more than half. On the other hand, if you cheated on her, the court might decide you deserve nothing.
You need to talk to a lawyer.
2007-12-27 17:14:09 · answer #4 · answered by rlb1961 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All property within a marriage belongs to both regardless of whose name is on it and needs to be part of the marital split. You may have credit cards with only your name and she as well, doesn't matter. When you are married you are equally bound in your debt by law. You can try to barter with your attorneys but in the end you will have to find some equitable split of property and debt.
2007-12-27 14:28:28 · answer #5 · answered by dawnb 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not necessarily. One of you may keep the house in exchange for other marital assets. I'm not sure what her share of the interest in the marital home is (you didn't say), but if you have cash or other assets that you can leverage for her half, you could keep it. Hope that helps.
2007-12-27 14:03:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Damn yes. 50/50 regardless of whose name is on the title. Anything attained while together is split - thats the law and a fair one at that I believe.
2007-12-27 14:03:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Every state is different. Only your attorney knows for sure.
2007-12-27 14:06:04 · answer #8 · answered by H S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋