My wife and I been married for 4 months. I bought a house a year before we were married. She is not on the mortgage. Can she take the house?
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My wife and I been married for 4 months. I bought a house a year before we were married. She is not on the mortgage. Can she take the house?
Wife left and cheated on me now she is coming for my
house that I owned before we got married. Can she try to
get it when we get divorce?
Asked on November 27, 2017 under Family Law, Ohio
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry. The facts as you lay out here - such a short term of marriage and an asset purchased prior - lead me to believe that you have nothing to worry about. The property appears to have remained separate and it should not be an issue in a divorce. Good luck.
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