What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NY
Guys, I have to make two major decisions in my life in the next few months
1) Get married
2) Buy a house
Now, I have no reasons to think about divorce or separation at all because we have been together few years and it's a mature relationship. However, I'm just curious if there are any best practices when buying a home to safeguard oneself
I'll be putting over 95% of the down payment toward the house which means I don't really need her to help with it. Do divorce settlement law look differently at a couple where the man paid the down-payment or it doesn't really matter who paid the down-payment and it's split up 50/50 anyways if a divorce occurs? Also, does it matter if I bought the house before or after marriage from a divorce settlement angle?
Thank you
Guys, I have to make two major decisions in my life in the next few months
1) Get married
2) Buy a house
Now, I have no reasons to think about divorce or separation at all because we have been together few years and it's a mature relationship. However, I'm just curious if there are any best practices when buying a home to safeguard oneself
I'll be putting over 95% of the down payment toward the house which means I don't really need her to help with it. Do divorce settlement law look differently at a couple where the man paid the down-payment or it doesn't really matter who paid the down-payment and it's split up 50/50 anyways if a divorce occurs? Also, does it matter if I bought the house before or after marriage from a divorce settlement angle?
Thank you