Can my ex sell the house?

[ClaireNY]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NY

My husband and I purchased a home in 1988.. Due to prior bad debts, I was not listed on the Deed.. Years passed (18) and we divorced.. In the divorce decree it is stated that we jointly owned the residence.. He has been living in the home since the divorce and now wants to sell it.. Do I have any legal rights to block his selling the home?


ClairNY

 

[Ohiogal]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NY

My husband and I purchased a home in 1988.. Due to prior bad debts, I was not listed on the Deed.. Years passed (18) and we divorced.. In the divorce decree it is stated that we jointly owned the residence.. He has been living in the home since the divorce and now wants to sell it.. Do I have any legal rights to block his selling the home?


ClairNY

What EXACTLY does it state about the house? And can you afford to keep the home and PAY EVERYTHING yourself?

 

[ClaireNY]

It states under PROPERTY & DEBTS:

"The parties own a home together, located at *****
The parties shall cooperate as follows regarding the home : The sale of the home will be evaluated on August 11, 2011.. Husband and Wife agree to divide the proceeds from the sale as follows : Husband to receive 35% and Wife to receive 65%.

And, yes, I can afford and want to maintain the home..

 

[Ozark_Sophist]

Could you afford to buy his 35% of the value and finance everything in your name?

 

[ClaireNY]

No, unfortunately, I would be stretched to the limit.

 

[LdiJ]

No, unfortunately, I would be stretched to the limit.

Then the house is eventually going to be sold.

 

[Ohiogal]

No, unfortunately, I would be stretched to the limit.

Then you cannot buy the house and the house needs to be sold.