Comments on: I Have Inherited A House, If My Husband Left Me Would He Be Entitled To Half?

By: eriverpi

eriverpi — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:39:36 +0000

Well, in the UK, you can take him to court to battle for all that kind of stuff.
If he is unemployed and you are, then there is a high chance he will get half, but if it is the other way round or you earn less then you would have a strong chance of keeping the whole thing.

By: mike1942

mike1942 — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:14:15 +0000

Yes he would be entitled to half.

By: waggy_33

waggy_33 — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:36:07 +0000

Yep, even though it came in to you alone, it came to you during the period of marriage therefore you are not allowed to treat it as personal property for the purposes of a divorce setllement – concerning that you are thinking this way though….

By: blue dolphin

blue dolphin — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:31:27 +0000

It depends on the state. In Texas, a common property state, and many others, anything that comes into the marriage during it, is shared between you. In some state, inherited property is treated differently, usually as if you had owned it before the marriage and still had unique rights. You are going to have to ask a lawyer or define your state to get a better answer.

By: roger.wi

roger.wi — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:57:33 +0000

No, as long as you did not do anything to add him to the title. Inherited and gifted property do not become a part of the marital estate as long as you have maintained it as your property. This applies in any state.

By: waggy_33

waggy_33 — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:56:34 +0000

You would be better to consult a solicitor to sort out the correct advice.

By: SUE G online

SUE G online — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:29:46 +0000

Visit a Solicitor to establish his rights.

By: twitchyt

twitchyt — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:59:07 +0000

yes because it is one of your assets