Q: How to protect my rights in a summer cottage co-owned with ex?
I got divorced eight years ago, and I own a summer cottage with my ex. We made a verbal agreement that I would use half my equity to buy her out of my home, and I agreed to pay all taxes, gas, and maintenance until the money was put into the summer camp. I've been doing this for eight years and have all receipts totaling $38,000. Recently, she said she wants me off the deed, claiming it's her summer home. There are no written contracts, and my name is on the deed. How should I proceed to protect my rights?
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A: Hello. Issues like this are best handled by a good attorney with experience in litigation and real estate matters. Myr firm does work on cases like this.
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