What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? PA
My ex and I got divorced in 2000 after 9 years of marriage. At the time, she wanted out, and only wanted $18,000 from me. We had purchased a house for $165,000 (all my funds, and I was the only one on the mortgage). We did the separation agreement ourselves. I'm guessing that in 2000 the house was worth about $250,000, and I had paid down about $40,000 on the mortgage.
Now, she needs cash, and feels that she shortchanged herself by not asking for all that she should have. I had the kids back then, and she did not want to interfere, and felt guilty about leaving. Since then, she has been remarried, divorced again, and filed a BK. She is going through a possible foreclosure on her home, and wants me to give her $40,000, stating that it is money that she deserved.
Does she have a case here, meaning would a lawyer take it? If so, what would I be on the hook for? The kids are living with her now (their choice), and I do pay support.
- Bill
My ex and I got divorced in 2000 after 9 years of marriage. At the time, she wanted out, and only wanted $18,000 from me. We had purchased a house for $165,000 (all my funds, and I was the only one on the mortgage). We did the separation agreement ourselves. I'm guessing that in 2000 the house was worth about $250,000, and I had paid down about $40,000 on the mortgage.
Now, she needs cash, and feels that she shortchanged herself by not asking for all that she should have. I had the kids back then, and she did not want to interfere, and felt guilty about leaving. Since then, she has been remarried, divorced again, and filed a BK. She is going through a possible foreclosure on her home, and wants me to give her $40,000, stating that it is money that she deserved.
Does she have a case here, meaning would a lawyer take it? If so, what would I be on the hook for? The kids are living with her now (their choice), and I do pay support.
- Bill
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