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Sue2000
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My husband and I are getting ready to buy a house in California and I am (the wife) the bread-winner in the family. My husband and I have had marital problems in the past, and I sensed at that time that all he cares about is getting his 50% share of everything.
He basically doesn't work, and doesn't contribute much to our marriage. The only reason we are still together is because we have two little kids, and I don't think that our problems are big enough to prompt a divorce and ruin the kids' lives.
To help our marriage, and to assure my husband that I am on good terms with him, I've included him on the purchase of our house (I've purchased everything in my name in the past.) My only question is how should I best hold title to minimize his chances of getting half of everything I've worked so hard for if we ever have another impasse? Its just not fair that he would get 50% of the house if we were to separate when he doesn't do anything for the kids or to help in bringing money home.
I've been given three choices, Tenancy in common, joint tenancy and community property. Which one is most likely to be in my favor if we ever get divorced.
Please advise.
He basically doesn't work, and doesn't contribute much to our marriage. The only reason we are still together is because we have two little kids, and I don't think that our problems are big enough to prompt a divorce and ruin the kids' lives.
To help our marriage, and to assure my husband that I am on good terms with him, I've included him on the purchase of our house (I've purchased everything in my name in the past.) My only question is how should I best hold title to minimize his chances of getting half of everything I've worked so hard for if we ever have another impasse? Its just not fair that he would get 50% of the house if we were to separate when he doesn't do anything for the kids or to help in bringing money home.
I've been given three choices, Tenancy in common, joint tenancy and community property. Which one is most likely to be in my favor if we ever get divorced.
Please advise.