Legal Question in Family Law in Oklahoma

my rights

I will be married 3 years this August. My wife had not a penny to her name. I was Power of Attorney to my Fathers estate. I built a business and a house that he was going to move in and live with us, being 94 years old. He was found to have cancer and passed away last October. During this time my wife has taken money from accounts to give to 2 of her children who do not work, (ages 42 and 29), without my knowledge. When I discovered she was stealing, I told her to pack her bags and get out. She said no. I told her if I sell the house and business, she would have to go. It is all up for sale as of now. Building all this, took all of Dads money, about $650,000.00. I told her I would give her $100,000.00. She said she is entitled to half. I do not think she is, since it was my Dads money left for me as Power of Attorney and beneficiary to his estate. Am I right or is she?


Asked on 7/11/06, 2:13 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Kurt Kennedy Kurt M. Kennedy,Attorney at Law

Re: my rights

Generally, property that was inherited is not marital property subject to division by the divorce court. However, there are some situations in which seperate property can be converted to marital property, and therefor become subject to division by the divorce court. You will need to discuss your particular situation with an attorney experienced in this area of the law to know what your wife may be entitled to.

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Answered on 7/11/06, 3:49 pm


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