Legal Question in Family Law in West Virginia
Credit History
If a wife has excellent credit, and a husband horrible, can his credit history affect hers in ANY way? We have never combined names on loans, credit cards or even on tax returns. We don't even have a joint checking account. I own the home and is in my name only (before we were ever married). Could he ever try to go after what I have accomplished should we ever divorce? Thank you.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Credit History
Yes. Your husband would have grounds for claiming "his" interest in your property and assets.
Notwithstanding the fact that NY "used to be called a Title State." All property acquired, or increased in value, during a marriage is presumed to be marital property.
However, the nontitled party would be required to prove their direct or indirect contribution to the acquisition or increased value of the asset; and you would also be entitled to claim your interest in his assets.
GOOD LUCK,
PHROSKA L.McALISTER,ESQ
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