Q: My fiance' and I purchased our house one month before marriage. Now, 10 years later, he says he put more money in.
Can he get back the money he put in, even if we were married for ten years? We are in Oregon.
A: The court's ultimate responsibility in dividing marital assets in a divorce proceeding is to make sure that the division is just and proper under all the circumstances. You have not provided enough details for an attorney to provide an informed response to your question. Without knowing all the circumstances, it is difficult to say whether your spouse may receive his initial contribution toward the home. You have a lot at stake and I recommend that you contact an attorney to discuss your options.
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