If a home was purchased prior to marriage by the husband, what is the wife’s right if she’s been paying for it for the last 13 months?
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If a home was purchased prior to marriage by the husband, what is the wife’s right if she’s been paying for it for the last 13 months?
Also, he has his own children but not full custody.
Asked on October 30, 2012 under Family Law, Florida
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
A wife may be entitled to a portion of the worth based on the amount of marital assets you contributed. This would require an accounting and proof that your salary went to pay for repairs, upkeep, mortgage payments and the like. If this is going to be a long term marriage, you may wish to have your husband ensure he quit claims the property to both of you as joint tenants with rights of survivorship.
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