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Is a husband entitled to his wife's property that she acquired prior to their marriage in Texas?
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Generally, no. Texas is a community property state. Generally, any property acquired prior to marriage, and maintained as separate property during the marriage, is not considered community property. For more detailed advice you should consult with an attorney who specializes in divorce law.
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You have only been married for a few months and now you and your husband are going to get a divorce are you entitled to anything?
What you get will be dependent upon the laws in your state regarding the division of marital property and what property you have acquired during the marriage. You need to consult with an attorney in your area who specializes in divorce if marital property will be an issue.
What is the legal position of husband with the regard to a wife's property when she was single?
In the Modern Western World the husband has no claim to his wife's property that she acquired prior to marriage. He may have rights as a surviving spouse under state laws of intestacy if she died without a will.In the Modern Western World the husband has no claim to his wife's property that she acquired prior to marriage. He may have rights as a surviving spouse under state laws of intestacy if she died without a will.In the Modern Western World the husband has no claim to his wife's property that she acquired prior to marriage. He may have rights as a surviving spouse under state laws of intestacy if she died without a will.In the Modern Western World the husband has no claim to his wife's property that she acquired prior to marriage. He may have rights as a surviving spouse under state laws of intestacy if she died without a will.
Can alimoney be claimed from the husband from the property he owned prior to the marriage or only from the earnings post marriage?
Assets acquired prior to marriage are usually protected from a divorce distribution.Assets acquired prior to marriage are usually protected from a divorce distribution.Assets acquired prior to marriage are usually protected from a divorce distribution.Assets acquired prior to marriage are usually protected from a divorce distribution.
Is a house considered joint marital property in West Virginia if only the husband's name is on the deed?
West Virginia is a separate property state. A husband or wife can hold solely owned property. If the property was acquired during the marriage a judge may take the property into consideration during the distribution of marital assets pursuant to a divorce. It depends on the situation.West Virginia is a separate property state. A husband or wife can hold solely owned property. If the property was acquired during the marriage a judge may take the property into consideration during the distribution of marital assets pursuant to a divorce. It depends on the situation.West Virginia is a separate property state. A husband or wife can hold solely owned property. If the property was acquired during the marriage a judge may take the property into consideration during the distribution of marital assets pursuant to a divorce. It depends on the situation.West Virginia is a separate property state. A husband or wife can hold solely owned property. If the property was acquired during the marriage a judge may take the property into consideration during the distribution of marital assets pursuant to a divorce. It depends on the situation.
How can you protect your property in a second marriage if your husband to be had nothing if you got divorced would he be entitled to any of your home?
You have to see a lawyer about both of you signing a pre-nuptial agreement before the marriage.
Can a wife execute a quitclaim deed without her husband's signature if her name is the only name on the deed?
This is fraud, the deed is not valid and the wife has committed a crime. The husband should notify the holder of the deed (in writing) that the signature on the deed is not his and that the deed is not valid. Signing another person's name when you do not have the legal capacity to do so is forgery.
Can the unemployed wife get spousal support if the marriage was less than 5 years in Wisconsin and the husband abandoned the marriage?
Not likely. * Wisconsin is a community property state. Therefore a spouse is entitled to an equal share of property, income and assets regardless if said spouse was employed during the marriage or how long the marriage lasted.
What is communative property?
Community property is generally anything that was acquired after marriage in a community property state. This can include the house you bought, cars, furniture, artwork, collectibles and even income that was earned during the marriage. Separate property on the other hand, is generally anything that was acquired prior to the marriage. Separate property can also include items or money received as an inheritance (even after the marriage).
What are the laws for distributing assets between husband and wife if they have a divorce in California?
Unless it is agreed upon beforehand, all property acquired during a marriage in California is considered community property. This means that it is split evenly upon a divorce.
Does husband have rights to assets in wife's name?
That depends on the state, the property, how and when it was acquired.
If husband is living with someone else but we are still married and not legally separated is property acquired by me only divided in a division property state?
If husband is living with someone else but we are still married and not legally separated is property acquired by me subject to division in the state of Ohio?
My husband and I live in a community property state Arizona. My husband is an attorney. How do I protect my assets which were acquired during the marriage should he be sued?
You should speak with an attorney in your jurisdiction who could review your situation and advise you of your options under your state laws.
