QUESTION
Is she entitled to the house after 18 years of marriage and 23 years of living together?
Asked on Mar 11th, 2013 on Divorce - California
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My wife signs an inter-spousal transfer grant deed of our house in 2003 as to be my sole and separate property. Now we are filling for a divorce.
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Steven J. Alpers, A Professional Corporation
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It appears that she made a gift of the property to you. She may try to fight this in court.
Answered on Mar 12th, 2013 at 11:32 PM
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Anne B. Howard, A Professional Law Corporation
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The community probably has an interest in the house. In CA it is a formula based on principal paydown and percentage of appreciation. If you refinanced there are other rules that come into play. See an attorney. The community could have more of an interest than you do alone. You are half the community.
Answered on Mar 12th, 2013 at 2:37 PM