Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania

If you own a home and it is only in your name, but you are married, does your spouse have any legal rights to that property in case of divorce??


Asked on 3/25/10, 3:08 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Berman Law Offices of Michael A. Berman

It depends....

Was it purchased during the marriage? Mortgaged?

Did you maintain a separate bank account ( not in joint names ) ?

Did you spouse contribute toward the the mortgage or repairs?

You should sit down with a lawyer and discuss this.

Mike

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Answered on 3/30/10, 4:52 am
Paul Stacom Law Office of Paul J. Stacom

If it was purchased during the marriage, it is marital property. If bought before marriage, then any increase in value during the marriage would be marital.

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Answered on 3/30/10, 9:25 am


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