Q: I have been divorced since April 2016. My ex-husband and I still own a piece of real estate together
which was purchased with cash given to us by his parents as a wedding gift. In Louisiana, am I still entitled to a share of the property, especially since my name is on the title?
A: Yes you are absolutely entitled to half the value of this real estate. Contact a family law attorney to do a partition of the community. He can buy you out, you can buy him out or the property can be sold and proceeds split.
A: Yes, it would be community property. You should consult with an attorney about filing to partition (or divide) the property and any other assets the two of you acquired during the marriage.
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