Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Why sell the house

My husband has filed for a divorce he wants to sell the house that we both own, i know that he lives with his girlfriend and not in the house iam renting a house and wish to live in the house we both own i do not want to sell it he does is there anything that i can do legally to keep the house and live in it with my children since he does not live in it and wishes to sell it i cannot aford a lawyer


Asked on 10/21/01, 8:38 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jonathan J. Braverman Jonathan J. Braverman, Attorney & Mediator

Re: Why sell the house

If you own it, and the house is vacant, why haven't you moved into it? What is stopping you?

Since you both own it, he cannot sell it unilaterally. He would need your consent, or a court order, AFTER a divorce.

For your own protection, and that of your children, suggest you consult with an experienced matrimonial attorney ASAP.

For more information, please see my web site.

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Answered on 11/22/01, 5:28 pm


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