Legal Question in Family Law in California

Married couple (over 25 years), only the husband is on title and loan for their primary house in Maryland. Currently live in California but husband wants to sell the house in Maryland, wife does not. House was obtained with both of their finances. Can filing for divorce in California halt the sell of the house in Maryland or is there another way to halt the sale?


Asked on 3/25/13, 9:10 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

The filing and service of a petition for dissolution of marriage will put in place the Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders. It won't stop the sale of the house, however, but can subject the party who violates them to contempt of court proceedings. Whether or not the house is actually quasi community property is another matter, and I suggest speaking to a competent family law attorney as soon as possible.

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Answered on 3/25/13, 12:38 pm


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