Q: I live in Pennsylvania and have been married for two years, can she get our home that i purchased before we got married
and is in my name only? and i also purchased a boat and camper in my name only, after being married, can she make me sell these even if i can't get enough to pay them off?
A: The home you had from before marriage is separate, not marital property, and is not subject to equitable distribution. The boat and camper bought after marriage is marital property. These can be awarded to you in equitable distribution as part of your share. Your wife is entitled to 1/2 of the equity value of the boat and camper - this can be given to her in other assets. She cannot force a sale of these assets.
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