Legal Question in Family Law in Nevada

Seeking advice for real estate/divorce/alimony

My husband proposed to me for the wrong reasons - thinking he could change me... we've been married for 8 months now and he is controlling and verbally abusive. We purchased a home in NV where I am now living (he was to come up after I got a job, we moved from CA). The plan was that I would get a hospital job and take pre-reqs for nursing. The mortgage is for $260K and all in his name b/c I do not have perfect credit. My concern is that I put in almost $70K for the downpayment, he put in $22K. He wants to put everything in my name (as if he's doing me a favor) but I can not afford this mortgage on my pay alone and with school. How can I protect my investment and still continue my education? We agreed on this plan of action. He admits fault and I would file for divorce b/c I feel like it was fraudulent. I believed he asked me b/c he loves me, he wanted to ''up the ante'' and get me to change my career/ schooling/ everything by asking. He led me to believe one thing when it was not true, and has been verbally abusive since we got married. Thank you for any advice, I really need it, and want to seek action quickly to cover myself.


Asked on 2/25/06, 5:08 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
James Smith James E. Smith Ltd.

Re: Seeking advice for real estate/divorce/alimony

The Court would awad you your equity in the Court back to you and divide any excess community property. Title does not mean much in a community property state. Your case for fraud against your husband is unlikely to be a winner as fraud has to be proved by clear and convincing evidence.

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Answered on 2/25/06, 9:40 pm


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