Q: House in hubby's name due to my prior bankruptcy. Been paying half of all bills. Can I get half value of the home?
We are both 58 and been married and divorced to each other 2x in the past (and never married anyone else). Dunno if that fact matters. Husband has verbally said he must sell &will give me 50% of profits. House has gone way up in value. Also, can I request that he continue to leave me as beneficiary on his life insurance? I would be will to do the same. I have no retirement since I just got into a career.
A: You need to actually speak with an attorney so that the attorney can ask you questions and get answers. If the home was acquired during the marriage it is a marital asset subject to the equitable distribution powers of the court.
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If it is his name prior to the marriage then you lose.
Use of a lawyer is recommended
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