Can I recover some of my investment?

What is the name of your state?Michigan

I was in a relationship for over 3 years and purchased a home with my girlfriend 3 years ago. We both contributed equal amounts and paid cash for a manufactured home. I did not have my name put on the title because my divorce was not finalized. I went to secretary of state after my divorce was finalized, however they wanted to charge us 3,000 dollars in tax to do that - so trusting her - I did not go forward.

The relationship has now ended and I would like to recover some of my investment. She is now claiming that the money was a gift. I paid all the bills and expenses for the home and have very detailed records and proof. She claims that I gave her this gift and paid for nothing during our relationship.

Is there anything that I can do to prove that this was not a gift and that I do have a interest in the home? Any suggestions on how to handle this, I am sure that other people run into this sort of thing.

[HomeGuru]

Originally Posted by dzbkx4

What is the name of your state?Michigan

I was in a relationship for over 3 years and purchased a home with my girlfriend 3 years ago. We both contributed equal amounts and paid cash for a manufactured home. I did not have my name put on the title because my divorce was not finalized. I went to secretary of state after my divorce was finalized, however they wanted to charge us 3,000 dollars in tax to do that - so trusting her - I did not go forward.

The relationship has now ended and I would like to recover some of my investment. She is now claiming that the money was a gift. I paid all the bills and expenses for the home and have very detailed records and proof. She claims that I gave her this gift and paid for nothing during our relationship.

Is there anything that I can do to prove that this was not a gift and that I do have a interest in the home? Any suggestions on how to handle this, I am sure that other people run into this sort of thing.

**A: you would have to litigate your claim of equity.

I have proof of my payment but my check was written out to her and it is really her word against mine that it was not a gift. We are in litigation, just finished up with a mediator, however they are now trying to get the case dismissed claiming that there is no case and that the money was a gift. I have documented all of my expenses for the course of our relationship but I am just wondering if there is anything that I am missing.

[HomeGuru]

Originally Posted by dzbkx4

I have proof of my payment but my check was written out to her and it is really her word against mine that it was not a gift. We are in litigation, just finished up with a mediator, however they are now trying to get the case dismissed claiming that there is no case and that the money was a gift. I have documented all of my expenses for the course of our relationship but I am just wondering if there is anything that I am missing.

**A: yes you are missing the smart move in hiring your own attorney.