Can a married person buy a house alone in California?

Can a married person buy a house alone in California?

A married buyer can purchase a home on his own, using only his credit, income and assets to qualify for a loan. However, since California is a community property state, the law will imply that the home is owned by both spouses jointly.

Can wife sell property without husbands signature?

You can only sell the house without consent from your spouse (this includes civil partnerships) if they are not joint owners. This means you can sell, rent out or re-mortgage the property, do pretty much anything with the property that you want, without having to have your spouse’s permission.

Can your wife kick you out of your own house?

In the event of a family law separation, both parties are legally entitled to live in the family home. It does not matter whose name is on the ownership of the house. There is no presumption that the wife or the husband has to leave the house. Under the law, you cannot kick each other out.