Q: My wife and I are separated (not legally) we bought a house 7 years ago but it's in her name. We live in Colorado.
The house has about 300k in equity. Am I entitled to any of it?
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A: You might be. More information is need to determine what amount of equity you might be entitled to. The house solely being in her name does not mean you aren't entitled to something.
A: Any property acquired during the marriage is considered marital property, regardless of how it is titled. You may be entitled to share in the house equity, depending on ALL THE OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES. YOU SHOULD RETAIN AN ATTORNEY TO MAKE SURE THIS HAPPENS.
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