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Can an agreement be signed by spouses before buying a house that would give one spouse ownership in case of divorce later?
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∙ 14y ago
What you are talking about is called a "pre-nuptial agreement" and it is increasingly common in many areas. You should both consult with lawyers however, to ensure that your agreement is legally valid.
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What is a prenumpt?
A prenuptial agreement is a contract signed before marriage specifying particular matters about the marriage or in preparation for the marriage to break up. It may specify how property is divided in a divorce, specify where the couple will live, or how much spousal support will be paid. In general they are used when one person in the marriage feels that they have assets that they wish to protect in the event that the marriage fails. It's a contract signed before a marriage, and it determines who will get what in case of an divorce. Withiout a prenuptial agreement a divorce settlement can go to the court instead, which can turn out nasty for the one of the spouses that had most money before they married.
Just because divorce papers are signed does not mean you are divorced?
If you are talking about being signed by the spouses, then no. Before a divorce is final it has to be approved by a judge. The judge actually grants the divorce, your signatures only show that you both agree to the divorce.
How does Texas Divorce Laws differ from those in New York?
In Texas, the divorce laws are quite simple. Any of the spouses can declare one, you do not need a fault, and a minimum of 60 days before a divorce is finalized.
If you own the property free and clear Can you quitclaim deed your house to show both spouses own it before filing chapter 7 Or do you have to leave it in only the original spouses name?
The "quitclaim" does not establish ownership or automatically create new ownership of the house. The only way to add another name to the ownership deed is to refinance the home mortgage.
Selling a house after divorce?
That depends on the separation agreement incorporated into the divorce decree. Marital property should always be addressed before the decree is entered. You need to review your decree and any agreement that was filed therewith.
Stay at home mom gets what in divorce?
There is no generalized, standard answer to this question. There is WAY TOO MUCH information that is unknown. These things can either be agreed to between the spouses before-hand, or hammered out at divorce settlements.
Can you auction home before divorce is final?
Depends on who owns the house, how the ownership of the house has been allocated (per the court) and if you have the consent of the spouse (if they are deemed to have partial ownership of the home).
What if you own your house before you were married then after you were married you refinance your home to put your spouse on the deed and the morgage then you get divorce?
You need to talk to a divorce lawyer about that.
Divorce Settlement Agreement?
Generally a divorce is of two type one is mutual consent divorce and the other is contested divorce. Generally a divorce settlement agreement is made in mutual consent divorce where both the parties are ready for divorce but the terms and conditions are to be decided. In such a situation a divorce settlement agreement is made. Also in a contested divorce if a party wishes to settle the matter then an agreement can be made. It is also known as Consent Terms. If one need more details they can connect to Siddhartha Shah and Associates on Contact No. : 093222 86663 Email ID : Lawyersidd Office Consulting Chamber no. 333 @ Dheeraj Heritage 3rd floor at Milan junction S.V Road Santacruz West Mumbai - 400 054 Chamber No.11, Hamam House, Ground Floor, Ambalal Doshi Marg, Next To Bombay Stock Exchange, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400023
How long do you have to be separated from your spouse to consider it legal ?
Legal separation can last forever, it is basically the last option before divorce. It is issued by a court order and either one of the spouses can change their mind and remove the legal separtion or continue with divorce. Legal separation is basicaly the last alternative before divorce, It gives spouses a chance to solve marital problems, take advanctage of medical benefits that they may not have if they were divorced, if religious beliefs conflict with divorce you are able to live separately and retain your marital status, etc....
How long does a spouse have to be separated before getting a divorce in Florida?
Florida law does not require a separation period before obtaining a divorce. Perhaps you are referring to the Marital Separation Agreement, which is the process of distribution of joint property/assets.
Can you marry same day after divorce in Texas?
No, TX has a 30 day waiting period before you an remarry (unless it's a case of the former spouses remarrying each other).
