Legal Question in Family Law in Connecticut
After ten years of marriage in Connecticut, a divorce happens. The wife owned the home before the marriage. The husband put repairs and $ into the house. Is he entitled to any of the house or could he force a sale?
Asked on 1/11/10, 1:57 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Linda Subbloie
Linda A. Subbloie, Esq.
He could do both. The wife may take out what she came into the marriage with and the husband may be entitled to one-half the appreciation accumulated during the 10 year marriage. If neither party wishes to buy the other out, then the court could order a sale.
Answered on 1/16/10, 2:01 pm