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My lawyer and I can't agree about the following:
As part of our divorce settlement, my husband wants the downpayment money back he put down when we bought our house seven years ago. The money came from a previous property we lived in together (before we were married), but only his name was on that title. The home we bought seven years ago was purchased AFTER we were married and is in both of our names.
My lawyer said my husband has a right to receive the money back, while I believe he shouldn't because it became marital property once it was placed into a joint mortgage.
Who is right? Also, is there any "official" legal documentation I can see for myself on the Web(or possibly show my lawyer, if I am correct)? Thanks.
My lawyer and I can't agree about the following:
As part of our divorce settlement, my husband wants the downpayment money back he put down when we bought our house seven years ago. The money came from a previous property we lived in together (before we were married), but only his name was on that title. The home we bought seven years ago was purchased AFTER we were married and is in both of our names.
My lawyer said my husband has a right to receive the money back, while I believe he shouldn't because it became marital property once it was placed into a joint mortgage.
Who is right? Also, is there any "official" legal documentation I can see for myself on the Web(or possibly show my lawyer, if I am correct)? Thanks.