i am in a very nasty divorce, can i refuse to sign on the closing of our home unless he agrees a 50/50 split.?
366941
Basically a judge decides these things but it can be a contested divorce which means nothing goes until all parties agree. I'd suggest negotiating more...
828270
Yes he can, provided he does not have any commitments under any other mortgage or secured loan.\n\nEven if he had a previous mortgage, provided he no longer has one, then he will be considered as a first time buyer.\n\nNo comments about the divorce - I see she got the house. I know that feeling only too well........\n\nWish him luck and I hope he makes a better choice next time.
514011
As long as his name does'nt appear on any of the legal documents, NO.  If you refinanced within the 12 years and added him then you would.  He must sign papers @ closing in order for your to sell.  If thats the case he could refuse to sign over his right to the property unless you pay up!  I would call any real estate settlement company and ask to be completely sure.  I am not sure what NY law states.
523491
Dear Friend,\n\nIf this is his responsibility according to the deeds, you can file a suit for what's called "specific performance," i.e., to have the court order him to do exactly what your agreements say.  Service of the paperwork may be tricky, since he's out of the country...I'd advise speaking to a lawyer or asking the clerk of the court in which you'd be filing how to get it done.\n\nYour Friend,\nFrancesois
31821
I had attorney friend who offered to do my divorce for $250 for the both of us, but then husband would not meet with her.  If both parties can agree on division of property, etc., attorney will represent both of you much cheaper than "fighting" in court.
71425
Look at your agreement.  \n\nI believe that if YOU are the one that FOUND that house it is your right to go through the whole deal with just your attorney and the seller.  \n\nGood luck to you.  I sold 2 houses and bought 3 with out any realeste agents!  So it is possible to do.   \n\nOur first sell - we were insecure and signed with an agent and the deal was that if we sold it on our own we wouldn't owe them a penny.  So we did it.  This may be the case with you... Kind of like you are both out there pounding the pavement.  They are looking for you and YOU are looking for you. Who ever finds the house that you want - will get the credit for it.  If you found it on your own then you get the credit for it - they shouldn't have any right to that sale unless you want them to and give them that power.  \n\nGood luck - look at the contract you signed with them.
590986
You can get the paperwork on-line in Ohio, it's much less expensive then using a lawyer or getting things from the court.  There are still many documents to fill out though and I would say that you should agree with how everything will be divided before going this route.  If there's any disagreement at all, spend the extra money and get a lawyer.
452002
Yes, I helped someone fill out these papers.  You basically have to fill them out and show who owns what assets, and how the two of you will agree to split everything up.\n\nYou should get treated just the same as anyone else that would have filed through the courts otherwise.  It is time consuming yes, but it could save you a lot of money.\n\nOf course, it's only that easy, if both of you agree to everything.  If either one of you contests to who gets what, you are going to have a problem on your hands and it will take much longer to try to get through all the paperwork.
58540
Basically, any property that either spouse owns prior to the marriage becomes marital property upon marriage—-regardless of whose name in on the title.  The divorce court will equally divide all marital property before issuing a divorce order.  \n\nGenerally, the way to exclude a house from marital property is with a prenuptial agreement where the spouses specifically agree to exclude certain property from marital property.  Or if a spouse is able to prove that the property was completely separate from the marital home and no marital funds were used to maintain this separate property (this includes mortgage payments, taxes, utilities bills, maintenance).  Basically, even if Husband lived in the house and never paid any bills, he is-—generally-—entitled to half the equity of that house.\n\nThis is a very basic rule which may not be true in your state.  (But most likely this is the law in your state because you are looking for one exceptional case, instead of many cases).  So, I advise you to talk to a family lawyer licensed in your state.   You and your lawyer can devise an exit strategy.  You may have other bargaining chips, such as his retirement or pension, to negotiate for what you want.  Just because he wants half of your house, does not necessarily mean he will get it.  \n\nIf you really want to find that Morris Marsden case, try www.lexisone.com, www.findlaw.com, or www.lawguru.com .  Also visit your state-court’s website; some courts publish and archive their opinions on their website.\n\n\nGood luck.\n\nSharmil McKee, Esq.\nPhiladelphia, Pa\nhttp://www.mckeelegal.com
803990
You can ask a judge to have him buy you out.  If it is a land contract you will have to make sure the person you are buying the home from is in agreement with this because he can easily take back the property.  You can also ask a judge to have your ex sign a quick claim deed which will hand the property over to you and his name will be completely off the property in order for you to sell the property.  A judge may tell you that you have to give your ex half if you do sell the property depending on what your divorce decree says.
1144538
Oh my dear lord.  You are in for a rude awakening.  Divorce is almost never cheap and it is almost never fast.  It is a horrific experience to go through and I'm sorry that you're going through it.\n\nThat having been said, the best way to do things is if you and your soon to be ex-spouse work together.  If there are no major conflicts and no major disputes over property or children, then you can get an attorney or paralegal to draft the necessary settlement documents.  \n\nGo to www.martindale.com for a listing of divorce attorneys in your area.\n\nGood luck.  You're going to need it.
119098
Because he wants his cake and eat it too.  For him to do this to you shows he has no respect for you nor your daughter nor himself.  Since, he is refusing to sign the papers, then take his but to court to get some alimony, that will make him sign in a quick hurry.
1056913
You can easily terminate the agreement.  Check your contract for your liability for any expenses though.  But, after a week, the realtor probably hasn't done much more than put a sign in your yard and listed it in the MLS.  Hopefully he's not a short-sighted realtor, shouln't charge you a dime especially because your circumstances have changed.  Now, if you were switching to another realtor........that's a whole 'nother story.
815127
First of all, don't listen to anyone who says everything gets split exactly in half.  That's not how property division works.\n\nIn a divorce, your dad and step-mom will be negotiating who gets what.   If they can come to an agreement that they are happy with, the judge will grant the divorce, even if one person gets more dogs than the other.  (The idea is for items with monetary value to be divided fairly equally. IE  one person gets the house, the other person gets other property that is worth approximately the same as the house.)  If you live with your dad it would make sense for him to keep Jack since it's 'your' dog.  Maybe they will decide that the dogs spend half time with her and half time with him.  But if you live with your mom full time, it might not be reasonable to expect your dad to take on the responsibility of a pet.  Talk to both of them about how you feel about the dogs.
111379
If he is not willing to help pay, tell him to get out of YOUR house. Go see a lawyer and see what you can do to get the house in your name only. Obviously you are able to pay on your own because you have done it for 5 years.
1120623
I wouldn't sign anything unless your lawyer says it's ok to sign or unless the Judge says, you'll be in contempt of court and the Judge adds he'd lock you up or fine you for it if you didn't sign.
162200
No, you cannot by law be forced to sign anything you don't want to.  However, it is in your best interest to read carefully and sign what is not harmful to you.  No need to add to the problems involved in being terminated.  You would be very well within your rights to say, "I will need to take this to my lawyer and get his advice before I sign."