I cannot tell which state has jurisdiction over your case ,but in an”Equitable distribution state ‘ or a “Community property state”you would be entitled to approximately half of all marital assets (i.e. all assets acquired during the marriage with funds earned during the marriage regardless of in whose name the assets are registered). In addition, […]
I cannot tell which state has jurisdiction over your case ,but in an”Equitable distribution state ‘ or a “Community property state”you would be entitled to approximately half of all marital assets (i.e.
all assets acquired during the marriage with funds earned during the marriage regardless of in whose name the assets are registered).
In addition, since you are not working, your husband would have to provide you with some form of spousal support and even child care to give you an opportunity to go back to school to learn a profession or time to find a job which would allow you to be self supporting.
Do not be so quick to give up your right to half the equity in the house.
It may be one of the few assets you have and if you are not thinking of yourself think of your child.
Discuss these matters with your husband and see if he would agree to mediate the issues with an experienced attorney-mediator in your area.
The alternative is costly litigation. If he refuses you should contact an experienced matrimonial attorney in your area to discuss the matter further. If you do not have funds to pay for the lawyer the court will make your husband pay for your lawyer also.
BE STRONG!