Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Ohio

Dividing the Assets

I am in the middle of a dissolution of my marriage. I have a home that I have owned since prior to my marriage. I will be selling that house shorlty. Does my wife have and interest in that assset since it was mine prior to the marriage and I am the only name on the title


Asked on 8/14/07, 7:42 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Edward DiCato Edward DiCato Attorney at Law

Re: Dividing the Assets

Yes, upon marriage she would obtain a dower right of 1/3 interest in real proerty. However, if you owned the home free and clear before the marriage, it is reasonable to take the position that you should recieve it back free and clear.

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Answered on 8/16/07, 9:37 am


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