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husban sells homesteaded property without wife's knowledge

We put down 10,000in May94 leaving the remaining 9,000 to be pd at 200 mo for 4 yrs. 1st mo pmt was to start July94. We were married June94 and paid last pmt July98. We homesteaded the property then.we seperated in jan03. In a drug induced jealous fit he sold our family's home without my knowledge. The est. tax value of property was 27,500. He sold the property/home for $5,700.I didnt find out until the man came there to my home andtold me. The man who bought it was from a mobile home co.he demolished a 14x14 workshop, removed several things from inside and out.also shot and killed my dog of 9 yrs. I contacted him and told him he would be hearing from my attorney and he filed eviction papers.i tnen found out he sold the property to friends of his..now they say they will call cops because i am tresspasing.my husband and i are still seprated.Also all my husband gave the man was a contract for deed which he signed after his name (a single man) but he was married for 8 yrs at the time.what can i do to get my kids home back??


Asked on 6/10/03, 2:21 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Cheryl Rivera Smith The Smith Law Firm

Re: husban sells homesteaded property without wife's knowledge

If what you say is true, the buyer of the property participated in an illegal transaction. Do not move out of your home and contact an attorney as soon as possible.

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Answered on 6/10/03, 8:17 am
Basil Hoyl Law office of Basil Hoyl

Re: husban sells homesteaded property without wife's knowledge

You need to make an appointment with an attorney. I do not know if you will find one who would do this without payment "up front" but were it me, I would obtain all the title documents and eviction documents to the lawyer. If you are ever served with eviction you should not ignore that but instead take a lawyer, and at least appear in court and assert your homestead rights.

Anyway, talk to more than one lawyer if need be. Also take as much information about the other party as you can, especially what property that person owns. Go to the real property (and tax office) and check his name to see what property is in his name. See if he owns a business.

Take that information with you to the lawyer.

http://www.reasonable-doubt.com

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Answered on 6/10/03, 10:20 am


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