Leda
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I am in PA, and my husband of a little less than 2 years told me on April 9 that he was moving out, and did so a week later. I agreed with his decision,and now he wants to come back, but I do not want him back. He owns his own home, but we lived in a home that I purchased one month prior to our wedding date, in my name only, with my money, since he has his own home, and didn't want another asset for the IRS or the mother of his child to know about.
When we moved into the house, he did some minor inside work and installed a roof. Since he is a contractor and writes off his materials, this had minimal cost. He now is threatening to take me to court to force me to sell the house and pay him half the equity, since after 2 years, the area demands higher sale prices.
I have a 14 year old daughter, and don't want to move...I just want a home.
Does he have a right to make me sell?
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legalidiot
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I'm also in PA, and I don't believe he can make you sell...But he will get 1/2 of the equity accumulated since the marriage. If you have equity, have the house appraised, take out an equity loan or refinance with cashout and just pay the amount. Since PA is a community property state, he is also responsible for 1/2 of any debt you've accumulated during the two years of marriage - no matter who's name it's in.
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Keep the relationship problems away from the kids
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Leda
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Thanks for the reply, and that is exactly what my attorney said yesterday at my initial consult. Although since my ex owns a home also, the attorney indicated that if he attempted to sue me for the equity in my home, I could do the same for his, and it would be a long hard battle for him to win with the circumstances as they are. Thanks again...
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