Q: I owned the home we lived prior to our marriage Is she entitled to any part of it? Durin marriage she did help with mort
She worked full time and I worked part time and took care of her 2 children. She made more income than me and helped out with the mortgage.
A: If you never put your wife on title and the house was purchased before marriage, your wife could still have acquired a small interest I. The home under a Moore-Marsden claim. It is usually only a tiny percentage of the value of the home. Make an appointment with an attorney if you would like help calculating the amount of her interest.
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