Q: My fiance and I recently split up when we were together I purchased and paid for a mobile home for us her name
Is on the title due to park regulations. She wants me to buy her out for 2000( roughly half purchase price). She did not put money into it or towards it. She is trying to tell me she will force me to sell the mobile home if I don't pay her 2000. I am the primary on the title and still live in the home she has moved out as of Feb. 1st. My question is.. can she force me to sell the home for me to pay her 2000?. Thank you for your time sincerely scott
A: Greetings. New York's heart balm act (Section 80-b of NY's Civil Rights Law) allows individuals to sue for return of property given to a fiance in contemplation of marriage. Common examples include return of an engagement ring, a house, a car, a fur coat, etc. The court will direct the fiance to return the property, or if the property is gone or otherwise unavailable, force the fiance to pay damages. One may be able to file suit pro se in civil court or small claims court, but having an attorney would make the process easier. Contact a good New York attorney today. Good luck. Note, this answer applies only if you are considering NY law; the answer does not address PA law.
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