Q: I'm I entitled to half of the home we share? Married 3 years
My husband wants me to leave our home. I am unemployed and he controls the money.
A: You must look at the Deed. You may own as tenants by the entirety or nothing. Is there a Deed of Trust? If so there may be no equity. If he owns home, then you will probably not be entitled to any appreciation in value either (very short marriage). You need to get copies of tax returns and hire a competent attorney. Hopefully there are other assets such as a Retirement. It may be to your advantage to not agree to a divorce until you get what you want, so do not give him any grounds.
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