Property Titles And Divorce. What Happens When My Name Is Not on the Property Deed And We Divorce?

Although only one spouse’s name appears on the Deed to the property it does not mean that spouse is the sole owner. If acquired during the marriage, each spouse has an ownership right in the property. Regardless of how the property is titled. This means a spouse is still entitled to their equitable share of the property in a divorce proceeding. A spouse can also have a marital interest in any property acquired before the marriage. If the property was acquired pre-marriage and a spouse’s name is not on the property, that spouse may still have an interest In its appreciation. This appreciation would most likely be evaluated since the inception of the marriage. If a spouse has contributed to the property in any way, they can potentially claim an interest in it. It is essential to understand what your rights are regarding property titles and divorce.

The same goes for any property – cars, accounts, and retirement accounts. Do not let how something is tilted deter you from asking for your marital share.

Need to file for divorce or have questions regarding your property interest? Contact Angel Kane at Kane & Crowell Family Law Center. We can be reached at www.kane-law.com or (615) 784-4800. We handle cases in Wilson, Sumner, Trousdale, Macon, Smith, and Rutherford Counties. And we are happy to put our experience to work for you.