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Do I have anything to worry about the house if I’m getting an annulment after being married for only a month?
Asked on Feb 12th, 2014 on Divorce - Rhode Island
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I already owned my house for 5 years before the marriage.
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If there is a basis for your marriage to be annulled, then there would be no marital property to divide.
Answered on Feb 20th, 2014 at 8:37 PM
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No. The house would be premarital even if you had been together for many years and were getting divorced. The house is yours.
Answered on Feb 19th, 2014 at 7:18 PM
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The home is probably safe.
Answered on Feb 19th, 2014 at 7:10 PM
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Not if its for annulment.
Answered on Feb 19th, 2014 at 3:02 AM
The annulment means that the court determines that because of some defect, the marriage is either void from the beginning or voidable. In either case, it will be the same as if you were not married. You separate property prior to the marriage would therefore continue to be your separate property. If you changed the title on the home, to add your spouse, there may be some additional issues to consider, such as making sure your spouse gives back any interest you conveyed. I hope that you did not change the title so quickly after the marriage.
Answered on Feb 19th, 2014 at 3:01 AM
An annulment means the marriage never happened! In other words, you were NEVER married.
Answered on Feb 19th, 2014 at 3:01 AM
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No, your ex shouldn't have any claim to your home.
Answered on Feb 19th, 2014 at 3:00 AM