Is a house purchased before marriage marital property?
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Is a house purchased before marriage marital property?
Any assets acquired before the marriage are considered separate property, and are owned only by that original owner. A spouse can, however, transfer the title of any of their separate property to the other spouse (gift) or to the community property (making a spouse an account holder on bank account).
Do all owners have to agree to sell a house?
Generally, a sale of property requires the consent of all owners, but sometimes a sale in lieu of partition can be used to force the sale of property over the objections of owners who don’t want to sell.
Can my ex refuse to sell our house?
If your ex partner refuses to sign to sell the house, unfortunately your only option is to seek legal advice and settle the matter in court.
Who keeps the family home in a divorce?
In most divorces, the marital home is a couple’s biggest asset. It’s also the center of family life and often serves as an anchor for families with minor children. If a judge determines that the marital home is one spouse’s separate property, the solution is simple: the spouse who owns it, gets it.
