Divorce and Property

[kwalla]

What is the name of your state? New York

I bought my house in 2000 in just my name. My boyfriend has been living with me and we are planning to get married.

If we get a divorce, will he have a claim to my home?

 

[kwalla]

bump for help

 

[hexeliebe]

DO not put him on the deed. DO NOT refinance and have his name on the mortgage.

Although I will wait until someone more knowledgable with the laws of New York state to answer you, in general, pre-marriage assets remain those of the person who acquired them before the marriage.

This could change IF, after the marriage, your husband pays the morgage and/or adds significantly to the value of the home by performing repairs, additions or other work, but that's a question of equity, not ownership.

 

[kwalla]

Thank you for your quick response.

I have not/will not put him on the deed or refinance the house jointly. His paychecks have been deposited into my checking account for years (Just this year we opened a joint account) but all mortgage payments are with my signautre as I handle the bills for the house.

Good information to know, look forward to hearing more. Thank you very much.

 

[annefan]

What is the name of your state? New York

I bought my house in 2000 in just my name. My boyfriend has been living with me and we are planning to get married.

If we get a divorce, will he have a claim to my home?

Get a Pre-Nuptial Agreement signed. Then you have no worries.