Wednesday, September 7, 2011

CAN MY WIFE GET AN INTEREST IN OUR HOUSE AFTER A LONG SEPARATION?

QUESTION: If I go through the divorce process, will there be any problem if my wife is still on the house title? We have been separated for many years. I'm the only one who claims this property on my taxes. She will be released any interest on this property.

MY RESPONSE:

If the house was purchased during the marriage, your wife has a community interest in the house.

To the extent that you paid down the mortgage after separation, you have a right to reimbursement.

Why would your wife be willing to release her interest in the property without receiving compensation for it?

You would best retain an experienced Family Law Attorney to represent you.


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