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Question #107: MY HUSBAND AND I ARE SEPARATING AFTER 16 YEARS OF MARRIAGE. WE PURCHASED A HOME 11 YEARS AGO, BOTH NAMES ARE ON THE MORTGAGE. HE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MORTGAGE PAYMENTS AND I AM FOR ALL THE UTILITIES. I HAVE BEEN LOOKING INTO BUY A HOME FOR MYSELF SINCE HE DOES NOT WANT TO LEAVE THIS ONE. IF I PURCHASE PROPERTY WILL HE BE ENTITLED TO ANY PORTION OF IT. ALSO, IF I FILE A QUIT CLAIM DEED ON OUR JOINT HOME WILL I BE ENTITLED TO 1/2 THE EQUITY THAT IS IN IT. HE TOLD ME THAT HE WASN’T GIVING ME ANYTHING AND TO JUST GO!! THANK YOU KINDLY FOR YOUR RESPONSE

Answer: You did not indicate which state you are located in, but in a community property state or an equitable distribution state such as New York, you would be entitled to approximately one-half the value of the house and your husband would not have a right to ask you to leave. If you purchased a […]

Answer: You did not indicate which state you are located in, but in a community property state or an equitable distribution state such as New York, you would be entitled to approximately one-half the value of the house and your husband would not have a right to ask you to leave. If you purchased a house while you are still legally married, your husband will have an interest in such house. You should wait until you have entered into a legal separation or filed a summons and complaint for divorce before you purchase any additional property. I strongly suggest that you consider mediation to settle your separation and divorce, and if you are located in the New York City metropolitan area please call me add to 12-370-1660.
Leonard M. Weiner, Esq/Divorce Solutions