my husband and I r getting divorced. we have 2 kids together. Him and brother own house. who gets the house?
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my husband and I r getting divorced. we have 2 kids together. Him and brother own house. who gets the house?
He thinks since he owns the house he will be able to kick me and the kids out. I don’t know the answer that is why I am asking. We live in Pennsylvania if that makes any difference. I have helped with up keep for 10 years.
Asked on June 29, 2009 under Family Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
The answer may depend on how your husband and his brother became owners of the house, and when. If they inherited it from their parents, you probably won't be able to touch it; the same might be true if they bought it before he married you. However, if it was purchased during the marriage, you will have to be compensated in some way, for part of your husband's interest in the property.
The divorce laws differ from one state to another, and I'm not a Pennsylvania attorney. More importantly, property division is sometimes not a simple question, and it depends on the detailed facts of the case. One place you can find a lawyer in your area, to review the entire case and give you advice you can rely on, is our website, http://attorneypages.com
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