Legal Question in Family Law in California
I andd my husband got married 4 years ago having 3 years old daughter.Now he purchased a house the loan is in his name as i have no credit score and do not work.at closing the title company gave me a paper to sign tht reads release of my interest in the house as i am not on loan and my husband is a sole owner ...i justed signed but i feel insecure shall i never have any ownership in the house and what happens if he goes for divorce ever in futeure?
1 Answer from Attorneys
This is a serious concern and an excellent point to raise at such an early stage in acquiring the house. Signing the quitclaim by itself does not it under California law create a separate property ownership. If you believe that you should be included on the deed, now is the time to change the deed to show that you and your husband are husband-and-wife co-owners of the property.
If your husband is concerned about securing the down payment as a separate property interest, you can enter into a written agreement confirming the same but treat the rest of the house is a community asset. It would be in your best interests to meet with an experienced family law attorney to explore your legal options.
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