What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Louisiana
First, let me state that this question has nothing to do with me personally and that I am totally aware that it is none of my business. I'm just concerned for my BIL, who, next to my husband, is my favorite person in my husband's family!
If my BIL purchases a house in his name only BEFORE marriage, what happens if/when he divorces? Is the wife entitled to half the equity accrued only since the marriage, or from the date of purchase. Could he be ordered by the court to sell property that was his prior to the marriage and split the proceeds with her?
I'm just asking because sometimes he will ask my opinion before he does something, and occasionally he will even listen, so I'd like to have some facts to share with him.
First, let me state that this question has nothing to do with me personally and that I am totally aware that it is none of my business. I'm just concerned for my BIL, who, next to my husband, is my favorite person in my husband's family!
If my BIL purchases a house in his name only BEFORE marriage, what happens if/when he divorces? Is the wife entitled to half the equity accrued only since the marriage, or from the date of purchase. Could he be ordered by the court to sell property that was his prior to the marriage and split the proceeds with her?
I'm just asking because sometimes he will ask my opinion before he does something, and occasionally he will even listen, so I'd like to have some facts to share with him.