My wife and I been married for 4 months. I bought a house a year before we were married. She is not on the mortgage. Can she take the house?

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My wife and I been married for 4 months. I bought a house a year before we were married. She is not on the mortgage. Can she take the house?

Wife left and cheated on me now she is coming for my
house that I owned before we got married. Can she try to
get it when we get divorce?

Asked on November 27, 2017 under Family Law, Ohio

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 6 years ago | Contributor

I am so sorry.  The facts as you lay out here - such a short term of marriage and an asset purchased prior - lead me to believe that you have nothing to worry about.  The property appears to have remained separate and it should not be an issue in a divorce.  Good luck.


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