Married 3 years, I owned the home before meeting her. If divorced, what happens?

Question

In California

Answer 1

california is a community property state, meaning whatever u owned before remains yours,whatever u had after the marriage gets split,

Answer 2

I live in CA.

what happens, is you are f'd in the a.

she gets half without a prenup.  

Answer 3

It just depends on the judge, not always does the wife walk away with it all. It depends on the situation, kids, etc. If your cheating she may use that too. It also depends on what state you live in. Look on the net for more info. good luck to ya!

Answer 4

did you get the pre-nup?

Answer 5

in WI she would be entitled to half.  just like in WI you would be entitled to repay half of her debts, unless agreeable arrangements were made during mediation.  but i believe every state differs.

Answer 6

You are in California so unless you got a prenup, what was yours is now hers and she will get half of it if you break up.

Answer 7

If it's a commonwealth state like NC or FL then you need an atty because after marriage or long relationship they have every right to any assest regardless of when they were bought, If she's on the deed your out of luck.

Answer 8

she gets half of the appreciated value since the marriage

Answer 9

Check with the laws in ur area.  Speak with a divorce lawyer to protect your interest.  

Answer 10

U should have signed a prenup....I wouldn't get married again without one, if I ever get married again.

Answer 11

What ever you had before the marriage is yours, what you've accumulated during the marriage will be split. That is California law.  

Answer 12

It is hard to say, it depends. California is a community property state. That means that property division will encompass what the couple amasses together since the beginning to the end of the union. Property that falls under that category will be equally split between both parties (unless other factors preclude this from happening).

In your case the house in question was in your possession prior to the union commencing. Therefore you most likely will retain ownership. However, law (especially divorce related law) is not a precise science. Keep in mind considerations made by a judge may alter who property is awarded to.

Is the home the primary matrimonial dwelling?

Do you have children?

If there are children how was/is custody decided?

Are there medical/extenuating considerations for one party over the other?

Bottom line your best bet is to consult an attorney with enough experience and knowledge about California's divorce laws and pertinent case law.

Answer 13

It will probably be split.Like sale and split earnings.But I would google the laws of Cali just to make sure.

Answer 14

u shoulda gotttne a prenup or postnup to ensure she doesnt take alll yooo money  

Answer 15

Property you clearly owned before is yours. All assets after marriage including bank accounts and debt are 50/50 as long as you did not put the house in her name...its yours. Take Care

Answer 16

get a law er  

Answer 17

Your best bet is to contact a divorce attorney and they can tell you better.  In the state where I live she wouldnt be entitled to any of it cause it was pre martial assest.

Answer 18

I am not a lawyer: if the house is in your name she should only be entitled to a percentage of the equity in the past three years that she contributed to during the marriage.

If it is in both of your names that's a whole different issue

Call a lawyer in your state.