Q: Would I be eligible to countersue for falsification of signatures on the purchase of a house
I bought a house with my partner (we are not married). She and I ended up separating.
I found out that she falsified signatures in the purchase of our house in 2018. Furthermore, in 2017 she left the property and did not pay any of the mortgages. Since that period I've made adjustments to the house and rented the property. Now, we want to sell the property but she wants me to only get 30% of the profit. How is that possible if I am the one who has been paying for the house and making the adjustments.
A: You probably needed a lawyer when you made the agreement, and you certainly needed a lawyer when your partner in the house and you ended your social partnership. You also need a lawyer to interpret the agreement in light of the facts and the contributions of the parties. That consultation will be more complex now than it would have been then, but it is more critical now.
Anthony M. Avery agrees with this answer
A: If you're both on the deed, you should get half. Perhaps there is an argument for reimbursement based on your expenditures, but that will depend on the specific details of your case. If you decide to hire a lawyer, I'm sure anyone who responds would be happy to help. Good luck.
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