Dower rights in both Florida and North Carolina have been abolished. But, given that in most states the surviving spouse has rights in certain properties, it is always best to have the spouse sign off on the transfer of real property. I sold a house in NC purchased before marriage and though my wife had never lived in it, she had to sign the paperwork. North Carolina Laws: Article 2. Conveyances by Husband and Wife.
No. In all states, the property cannot be taken if it was purchased before the marriage.
It is called a dowry.
No. My husband owned a house in North Carolina before we got married, he refinanced it after we got married the deed is in my name but the loan is not. Do I still have a legal right to the house when we divorce? Once the property is deeded in your name it is considered a gift to the marriage and you now have legal rights.
You need a Pre-Nuptual Agreement. You have to list your assets & your future husband lists his. If there's a divorce he can't get your items & you can't get his.
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.
Yes.
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.
It is money or property brought by a bride to her husband at marriage. Also called dower.
No. Your husband has no obligations or liability regarding your mortgage.
Florida does not recognize common law marriage. As such, there is not much you can do if he wants to marry someone else.
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.
It varied throughout history and different cultures, but in many societies, a woman was expected to bring a dowry consisting of money, goods, or property to her husband upon marriage. This practice was intended to provide financial security for the bride and ensure her status in the marriage.