Q: Divorce. My wife owns the house but we both live there for years. Do I have any legal rights to the equity.
I understand new Michigan law changed, and I do have legal rights to the house. She seems to think she can kick me out at any time, because the house is in her name,, and yes she did purchase the house originally.
A: As long as you are residing in the marital home, she can't kick you out without a court order. She could get one in the divorce case or file an eviction. You do have a right to 50% of the equity earn on the home during the marriage.
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