What is the name of your state? Florida
My parents were divorced in 1979.
Our family home which they have owned since 1956 is still in both of their names. My mother has been living in it since the divorce and paid the remaining mortgage and has paid all taxes, insurance, and repairs herself. My father has not contributed to the home whatsoever since 1978. The divorce degree had stated that the home was to be sold when I reached majority but my father never pursued this. I am now 43.
My question is if should something happen to either of them. Who does their half ownership of the home go to? The surviving ex-spouse since the home is owned together or a next of kin to either? Does my mother have any rights since my father never has paid for any of the home repairs, taxes, insurance, mortgage etc. since 1978?
My parents were divorced in 1979.
Our family home which they have owned since 1956 is still in both of their names. My mother has been living in it since the divorce and paid the remaining mortgage and has paid all taxes, insurance, and repairs herself. My father has not contributed to the home whatsoever since 1978. The divorce degree had stated that the home was to be sold when I reached majority but my father never pursued this. I am now 43.
My question is if should something happen to either of them. Who does their half ownership of the home go to? The surviving ex-spouse since the home is owned together or a next of kin to either? Does my mother have any rights since my father never has paid for any of the home repairs, taxes, insurance, mortgage etc. since 1978?