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what rights for wife when home is brought in husbands name

Posted on: 26th Oct, 2008 01:19 pm
my husband and I purchased a home in florida his name only was on the mortgage thru FHA and no one ever explained this was how it is done in Florida. we were told my credit was not good. fha said I could not put my name on the deed. we just moved to florida and are not familiar with the laws and rights of a couple in purchasing property to live in. I would appreciate any help you can give I feel like I would lose all rights or say in any situatio. They were rude and said this had nothing to do with him signing the papers that we would have to see an attorney for a will. (we were at a lawyers office speaking with a parralegal) We purchased a new home. Not only has this caused hurt feelings and taken advantage off but is costing more money because now we need more money we do not have. No one seems to want to give us any answers. Please help
thank You Rose
Hi, my husband bought a house in NJ, we are married 10 years, but he did not put my name on the deed or the mortage. What rights do I have for staying in the house if he dies or we get divorced. NJ is not a community property state.
Posted on: 03rd Jul, 2010 12:08 pm
Hi jinnie,

As your name is not mentioned on the property deed, you won't be considered an owner of the property. Thus, you won't have any rights to stay in the property in case of divorce. If your husband is deceased, then you need to file an affidavit of heirship at the county recorder's office and get it transferred in your name.

Thanks
Posted on: 06th Jul, 2010 01:36 am
My husband bought a home in TN. On the papers it has his name and a comma followed by the word married. Do I have any claim to this property?
Posted on: 15th Jul, 2010 10:28 pm
Hi rere,

If your name is not mentioned on the property deed, then you won't be considered as the owner of the property. If you want ownership rights to that property, then you should request your husband to sign a quit claim deed and add your name to the property title.

Thanks
Posted on: 16th Jul, 2010 11:51 pm
NJ is not a Community Property State
Posted on: 17th Jul, 2010 03:53 pm
My boyfriend and I got engage then he went to mixicoto buy lands then He buy a house in milwaukee WI. If we get married,do I have any right to any of the property?
Posted on: 21st Jul, 2010 08:59 am
ME AND MY WIFE ARE GETTING DIVORCED. THE DEED IS IN MY NAME ONLY SINCE I PURCHASED IT A YEAR BEFORE WE GOT MARRIED.IS SHE ENTITLED TO ANY OF THE HOUSE.BY THE WAY WE LIVE IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA
Posted on: 29th Jul, 2010 12:45 pm
Hi lyka,

Unless your name is added to the property deed, you won't have any rights to the said properties.

Hi Kennedy,

As the property was purchased before your marriage and as your wife's name is not mentioned on the property deed, she won't be able to claim any rights over that property.

Thanks
Posted on: 29th Jul, 2010 11:50 pm
We are marriage for 7 years, 5 monthss ago my husband ask me to leave the house because he wanted separation, I bought the house just with my name on it and moved by myself;before my purchase we did POSTNUPTIAL AGREEMENT, now we want to start to file divorce, my qquestion is can he take something from me even the house i bought my own money and without his signature in the mortage? please i need help
Posted on: 18th Aug, 2010 09:42 pm
Hi marta!

Welcome to forums!

You had a pre-nuptial agreement signed prior to the purchase of the property. Moreover, you purchased the property on your own and your husband's name is not mentioned on the property or on the mortgage. Thus, he won't be able to claim any rights over your property.

Feel free to ask if you've further queries.

Sussane
Posted on: 19th Aug, 2010 01:25 am
Thank you very much for you answer, we did division thiss year on March, this is why is Post-nuptial, after marriage, i heard even we have this division , the judge has the last desicion, mean he can say doesn't matter this paper everything going to be 50-50, My husband's parent have a lot of money and he never in 7 years has permanent job, mean no money of all in his name, while i since we marriage have making money, any risk for me, He still living in his parent house property. We live in Florida.
Posted on: 19th Aug, 2010 06:50 am
If a pre-nuptial agreement was signed, then it would be given due importance. The judge cannot simply divide the property 50-50.
Posted on: 20th Aug, 2010 12:54 am
My friends husband recantly passed away and she is not listed on the deed to their home..The morgage company wont talk to her and shes afraid shes going to loose her home..What rights does she have?
Posted on: 23rd Sep, 2010 07:50 am
hi bonnie,

your friend can contact the local county recorder's office and get the property transferred in her name by filing an affidavit of heirship. once the property is transferred in her name, she will be able to deal with the lender and refinance the mortgage in her name.

thanks,

jerry
Posted on: 24th Sep, 2010 02:10 am
In Illinois, sister is married 10 years, name is not on the deed or the loan, considering divorce, what rights does she have to the property - they have a son now - he is a raving alcoholic, advice?
Posted on: 27th Sep, 2010 09:01 am
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