I Added my Husband to the Deed of the Home I Owned Before our Marriage, Now that We’re getting Divorce How Much will he be Entitled to?
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I owned a home before my marriage. Now I am getting divorced and my husband has been added to the deed. Can he only get a portion of the house since the time we were married (3 years)? Is he entitled to more? |
“I owned a home before my marriage. Now I am getting divorced and my husband has been added to the deed. Can he only get a portion of the house since the time we were married (3 years)? Is he entitled to more?”
That will depend on many factors, including whether the state in which you live is a community property state, and whether marital income was used to pay down the mortgage. You should consult with an attorney familiar with the marital property laws in your state.
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State laws vary, and the above is intended as general advice, and not direct legal advice regarding any one particular situation in any one state. For direct personal legal advice related to your own situation you should consult an attorney familiar with the laws of your state and with your situation.
