Can a wife obligate a husband to purchase a house for her when he gets a settlementg money?
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Can a wife obligate a husband to purchase a house for her when he gets a settlementg money?
He verbally promised to buy me a house
butbi don’t trust him.
Asked on June 2, 2018 under Real Estate Law, New York
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
It depends what the settlemnt was for. if it represented pain and suffering, then the awrd is his alone. However, if it represented compensation for lost wages, then it can be consdiered to be marital property and you would have rights to some of it. It basically depends on what the award was for. At this point, you should consult direclty with a local attorney. After reviewing all of the details of the case, he can best advise you further.
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Your husband is not obligated to give you any of the settlement he receives. Therefore, he is not obligated to purchase a house for you.
For example, a personal injury settlement compensates the injured party. The injured party's spouse has no claim to the settlement.
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