Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

I am going through a divorce with property involved. I needed to file bankruptcy and hired an attorney, he said the only way to keep the house was to have us both sign a division of assets (that he prepared) she refused to sign, even though I told her we could loose the house if she did not,, she told me she hopes I loose it, she refused to sign for a loan modification or even a refinance.. I stayed in the house and sold my truck to keep out of foreclosure twice. now she is wanting me to buy her out after my four year struggle to keep the place. I have been struggling to keep the house since it is on family property. I feel she abandoned any rights when she refused to sign to help out.


Asked on 5/21/14, 7:04 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Bryan Whipple Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law

Was the attorney hired as an expert in property (real estate), divorce, or bankruptcy matters? Is the attorney still representing you? I'd suggest having a more detailed conversation with the attorney covering the current situation and whether there is anything different you can do. One important fact omitted from your LawGuru question is how title to "the house" is held -- as community property, your separate property, or something else? And exactly what do you mean (legally speaking) by "the house.....is on family property"?

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Answered on 5/21/14, 8:13 am


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