Legal Question in Family Law in Indiana
Property
If a divorce is granted after a 20 year marriage, is it possible to ask for a quick claim deed to the house that has no mortgage and also have my spouse provide my health insurance?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Property
If the parties agree to such provisions, then the same would become part of the settlement and decree. If, however, the judge must decide the case, in order to award the home to a spouse without ordering that a portion of the equity be paid to the other spouse, then he must find reasons why there should not be a 50/50 division or determine that other marital assets being awarded the other spouse equal the value of the house. As to health insurance, the judge could award coverage for about 2 years under the rehabilatative maintenance theory or you could prove that you are disabled and unable to support yourself. Please be sure to retain the services of an attorney to represent you in these issues if there is not going to be an agreement.