Can your spouse take your house in a divorce?
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Can your spouse take your house in a divorce?
Both in community and equitable distribution states, a judge can’t award your separate property to your spouse. Property is usually designated as separate if it was a gift or inheritance or it was acquired before the marriage. Generally, spouses keep their own separate property in a divorce.
How does marriage affect home ownership?
Married couples usually have a tax advantage over unmarried couples when it comes to home ownership. The easiest way to address most of these issues is to put everything in writing if you decide to purchase the property together.
Can my husband leave me out of his will?
For various reasons, spouses often sign Wills that leave out their surviving husband or wife. In other words, a spouse is disinherited. Yes, but steps can often be taken to effectively get around the Will. When your spouse signs a Will leaving you out, the Will itself is not automatically invalid.
Can a husband change his will without his wife knowing?
In general, you can change your will without informing your spouse. (One big exception to this would be if one of you has filed for divorce and there is a restraining order on assets.) The real question is whether you can or should use the same attorney who drafted the wills for you and your spouse in better days.
