Legal Question in Family Law in New York

a deed to house

I am separating from my husband. we have lived in the house for 4 years. we live in a 2 family house my inlaws live down stairs they bought the house .their names and my husbands name in on the deed but not mine. since we are legally separating will I get money for the house when I move out?


Asked on 1/06/08, 9:41 pm

5 Answers from Attorneys

Joel Salinger Law Office of Joel R. Salinger

Re: a deed to house

First, it does not matter if your name is on the deed if you were married when the house was purchased, if it was purchased prior to your marriage you are entitled to a portion of the appreciation of the property provided that some improvements were made to the property during your marrige.

Second, you will probably not get anything when you separate. A separation is only a negotiated settlement and not equitable distribution as when you get divorced.

You should get an attorney now, to discuss these issues and how they specifically pertain to you and to prepare for the separation and future divorce.

If I can be of service, please contact me at 516.746.4747 or [email protected] for a free consultation.

Joel R. Salinger, Esq.

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Answered on 1/07/08, 8:51 am
Joel Salinger Law Office of Joel R. Salinger

Re: a deed to house

First, it does not matter if your name is on the deed if you were married when the house was purchased, if it was purchased prior to your marriage you are entitled to a portion of the appreciation of the property provided that some improvements were made to the property during your marrige.

Second, you will probably not get anything when you separate. A separation is only a negotiated settlement and not equitable distribution as when you get divorced.

You should get an attorney now, to discuss these issues and how they specifically pertain to you and to prepare for the separation and future divorce.

If I can be of service, please contact me at 516.746.4747 or [email protected] for a free consultation.

Joel R. Salinger, Esq.

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Answered on 1/07/08, 8:51 am
Joel Salinger Law Office of Joel R. Salinger

Re: a deed to house

First, it does not matter if your name is on the deed if you were married when the house was purchased, if it was purchased prior to your marriage you are entitled to a portion of the appreciation of the property provided that some improvements were made to the property during your marrige.

Second, you will probably not get anything when you separate. A separation is only a negotiated settlement and not equitable distribution as when you get divorced.

You should get an attorney now, to discuss these issues and how they specifically pertain to you and to prepare for the separation and future divorce.

If I can be of service, please contact me at 516.746.4747 or [email protected] for a free consultation.

Joel R. Salinger, Esq.

Read more
Answered on 1/07/08, 8:51 am
Joel Salinger Law Office of Joel R. Salinger

Re: a deed to house

First, it does not matter if your name is on the deed if you were married when the house was purchased, if it was purchased prior to your marriage you are entitled to a portion of the appreciation of the property provided that some improvements were made to the property during your marrige.

Second, you will probably not get anything when you separate. A separation is only a negotiated settlement and not equitable distribution as when you get divorced.

You should get an attorney now, to discuss these issues and how they specifically pertain to you and to prepare for the separation and future divorce.

If I can be of service, please contact me at 516.746.4747 or [email protected] for a free consultation.

Joel R. Salinger, Esq.

Read more
Answered on 1/07/08, 8:55 am
Joel Salinger Law Office of Joel R. Salinger

Re: a deed to house

First, it does not matter if your name is on the deed if you were married when the house was purchased, if it was purchased prior to your marriage you are entitled to a portion of the appreciation of the property provided that some improvements were made to the property during your marrige.

Second, you will probably not get anything when you separate. A separation is only a negotiated settlement and not equitable distribution as when you get divorced.

You should get an attorney now, to discuss these issues and how they specifically pertain to you and to prepare for the separation and future divorce.

If I can be of service, please contact me at 516.746.4747 or [email protected] for a free consultation.

Joel R. Salinger, Esq.

Read more
Answered on 1/07/08, 9:05 am


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