Can one spouse sell community property?
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Can one spouse sell community property?
The law says that spouses are not authorized to sell or encumber an interest in the matrimonial home except in certain circumstances. Spouses may only sell the matrimonial home under the following circumstances: Both spouses join in the transaction or consent to that transaction.
Can I stop my husband from selling the house?
A person will legally own a property if their name is registered on the Certificate of Title. This is referred to as having “legal title” to a property. If only one spouse has legal title to the property, the other spouse will have limited rights to control or stop the sale of the property.
Do I lose my rights if I leave my home?
Your entitlement to a share of the property will not be reduced simply because you no longer live in your home. Your share of the home will remain intact until a final property settlement is either agreed between you and your ex-partner or decided by a Court.
