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My dad bought a house for me and my husband while we were married. Can my husband claim half of it if we get a divorce?
Asked on Dec 04th, 2012 on Divorce - Ohio
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My dad bought a house for me and my husband while we were married. Can my husband claim half of it if we get a divorce?My friend said he can not claim half of the house that is in my name.
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If your father gifted the house to you only, it's separate, but if he gifted it to both of you, it's marital. If you have been paying a mortgage on the house during marriage, the equity built from that is marital.
Answered on Dec 05th, 2012 at 9:02 PM