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If a spouse did not contribute to the upkeep or purchase of the property are they entitled to half of the property?
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∙ 14y ago
No, the house is in the name of the one spouse. Which is why you MUST make sure you put both names on a deed.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoIf they are a grantee on the deed they are entitled to half of the proceeds if the property is sold unless there exists some other written agreement.
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