Legal Question in Family Law in New York

I am considering a divorce and we are in the process of purchasing my grandmother's home, if we go through with the purchase who gets the home in the event of a divorce when there isn't equity in the home? We have one two year old daughter and the reason for me to consider the divorce is his alcoholism.


Asked on 5/03/11, 5:17 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Joel Salinger Law Office of Joel R. Salinger

That depends on many factors but in most cases, the house would be a negotiated item since it was not yours or his nor yours and not given as a gift. Many times one party is given the chance to buy out the other party or the house is sold and any profit is divided equally. As for your daughter, that is best interests of the child, who is the primary caregiver and other factors.

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Answered on 5/03/11, 5:30 am


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