Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Re: House equity

No, that is not true. YOu are entitled to half of all that he has, and visa versa. You have probably made it harder for you to get the house, but that didn't seem like your plan anyway;

In a matrimonial with property you would be best served by hiring your own lawyer.

Good luck

Re: House equity

That is absolutely not true. If both your names are on the deed as equal owners, then you have, by law a fifty percent interest in the property. Even if your name is not listed on the deed but you purchased the property during the marriage, then you are still entitled to interest in the property. The only reason that you would probably want to move in is if you suspect that your husband would try to sell the property without your knowledge or if he might do things to adversely affect the value of the property. Why haven't you attempted to get divorced from him?

Please contact my office to discuss this matter further.

Lissa Luke, Esq.

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