Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia
My husband and I have been legally separated nearly two years. He purchased a home after being apart for one month. My question is Am I legally entitled to the purchase? He also has an 401K plan.We married in 1995.
Asked on 2/11/11, 12:56 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Yes, you may have a valid marital claim to this property if in fact
marital funds, i.e., those accumulated during the marriage through joint
contributions (in one form or another) of both spouses were used
to purchase it.
And, yes, you may also have a supportable claim to his 401K pension fund.
Answered on 4/16/11, 9:06 pm