If I buy a house while I am still married, though we have not lived in the same state for over a year, is my spouse entitled to the house?

        The general rule is that any assets and liabilities acquired while the parties are   still married are considered marital assets/ liabilities that are subject to equitable distribution.      Along the same lines, typically a court uses the date of filing a petition for dissolution of marriage as the date to determine what assets and liabilities  are marital and which are not marital.      Although there may be some exceptions to the rule, this would require a much more comprehensive review of your entire situation which transcends the depth of an answer in this forum.        Your best bet is not to purchase the house and run the risk, unless you would like to split the equity with him down the road.  Of course, if you don't want to do that, then maybe it is time to divorce. Good luck, Cindy Vova Law Office of Cindy S. Vova, P.A. 8551 West Sunrise Blvd., Suite 301 Plantation, FL 33322 info@vovalaw.com 954-316-3496