Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia
I have a house that I bought prior to 2nd marriage. If something happens to me, I want the house to go to my son. Husband never lived in house, but now wants to move there. Is there a way to protect right to give house to son if we move there?
2 Answers from Attorneys
If your current husband moves to this property, you must ensure that he does nothing to the property which could give rise to a marital claim to it on his part such as paying for any part of its current mortgage(if any) upkeep/maintenance, improvements(which could also be done through his labor), or taxes etc. and you should keep careful records of all such expenditures(whether sweat or $) that reflect only your money and efforts and none of his.
I think you are putting yourself in a situation where it can more easily be establlished that the use of the house has commingled funds if your husband moves in.
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