Waianae, HI asked in Real Estate Law for Hawaii

Q: My fiancé has been living in his family home since late 1996. His parents were divorced in 2000 , however prior to the f

My question is , can either one of them justmove back in and essentially push us out especially since my fiancé has been the sole person upkeeping the home from repairs to utilities excluding land taxes that his father refused to let him pay. Secondly, does the father have “more say” or ownership because he pays the land tax . Note: the home almost went into foreclosure in 2006 due to lack of payment. Is there anything we can do to protect ourselves?

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Kelly LaPrade
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Kelly LaPrade
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  • Lahaina, HI
  • Licensed in Hawaii

A: Hi, I am sorry you’re experiencing this difficulty. Usually ownership to a piece of real property in Hawaii would be vested in the person or persons listed on the deed to property. One way a person could attain ownership is by adverse possession but more facts would be needed to determine whether a claim of adverse possession is viable. Please note: Your question was cut off so I was able to see the entire question.

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