Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Alabama

I own a house and it is in my name. If i get married and then get a divorce can my wife get the house.


Asked on 3/29/10, 3:34 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
James Coleman Murchison & Howard, LLC

If you and your wife use the home during the marriage it will become divisible marital property. THat means it is subject to division if you divorce. The court would probably take note of the fact that the house was yours when the marriage began, but that would be only one of the many factors the court would consider in a divorce and division of property. The fact that the property is in "your name" does not mean it will not be divided in a divorce. Good Luck

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Answered on 4/04/10, 6:04 am


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