Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

Hello,

You did not mention when the home was purchased? Depending on the year of purchase along with other relevant factors including but not limited to the financial situation of both you and your wife during the marriage and other contributions each of you made to the marriage can determine the percentage of the marital estate (including the marital home) that you would be entitled to.

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Thank you,

I agree with the previous attorney that it may depend, to some extent, on when and how the marital home was purchased. I say this in your case, because your marriage is likely to be considered a short term marriage. The home will be considered marital property, but the court must weigh a number of factors in fairly dividing the estate. In other words, it is possible that some portion of the home's equity will flow to you, but it is impossible to say how much without more information.

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