I was given a home, free, in 2008 and in 2012 my wife left and moved out we are still married but i want to sell the house

If I understand your facts correctly (the house was gifted to you alone, you did nothing to add your wife to title, and there have been no community property funds invested in the house), no, although you may still need to get certain papers signed to sell it so long as you remain married at the time of sale.  See: http://willicklawgroup.com/property-rights-and-division/ And then consult this office or that of another family law specialist if you still have questions.