Expert: Equality in Marriage Institute - 1/19/2006

Question
I am a Ct resident. I do not have a lawer, and am filing for this divorce on my own, it looks like it will be uncontested. I want to buy a new house and my father will be co-signing will my X to be have any rights to the house if i purchase it befor the divorce is final? Thank you inadvance for your help!

Answer
Dear Heather,

This is a good question for a divorce/ family lawyer. As you are are essentially married and financially responsible for each other until you are divorced this is questionable area.

While this article is for California it does make some good points on home purchases: http://californiadivorce.info/dm.money.assetsliabilities.keepheadabovewater.htm

Another article worth the read: http://www.legalsurvival.com/legal_faqs/divorce_law.html

Check this article out: http://www.nolo.com/product.cfm/objectID/22C33D51-5D74-474D-A04CF25A3891F381/sam...

Visit divorcesource.com for more information on divorce in your state and perhaps speak with an accountant regarding the timing of your home purchase (what are the tax pro's and con's).

I hope this was helpful.