Legal Question in Family Law in Tennessee

Seperation questions

My husband and I have been seperated for about 6 years now, though we've never been to court to file for divorce or a legal seperation. I want to buy a house, but I know he has bad credit and owes people money, becuase I was taken to court by one of his creditors a couple of years ago where he had forged my name on one of their documents. If we are not legally seperated, and I buy a house in just my name, is there any way that he or his creditors can try to lay a claim to my home? He doesn't have anything, and I am scared he would try to take my house from me, which is where myself and our 12 year old son would be staying. Thank you.


Asked on 7/03/07, 10:51 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
KJW Firm PLC

Re: Seperation questions

There are too many variables on this issue. What you need to do is seek a divorce from your husband. If he would consent to it, all it takes is a divorce petition, a marriage dissolution agreement, and a parenting plan. Because you have a child, there would be a 90 day waiting period with the courts once the petition is filed. Feel free to contact our office for more information.

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Answered on 7/03/07, 11:00 am


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