If I get divorced, can I force my wife to sell our house?
596107
GET A GOOD LAWYER!!!! WORTH EVERY PENNY!!! FILE FIRST, BEAT HER TO IT!!!
527511
You can't force someone to do something.  If he wants a divorce, give him one.  Run to your lawyer as fast as you can, and get papers drawn up, including child support.  Do not let this ruin your life.  You control your destiny, not him.  Good luck to you, and I will say a prayer that God helps you deal with what will happen.
160885
It depends on what state you are living in now (presumably the same state that granted the divorce), and their laws governing such things.  Depending on the state, yes, he certainly can prevent you from doing so.
878378
Does she have enough money to buy his half of the equity in the home and keep it?  If not, then the judge will probably require that the home be sold and the proceeds divided equally. As for paying off the family debts, if they go to court, these can be divided, although not necessarily evenly among the two of them.  He could wind up paying off most of the debts if she is not financially able to do so.  Settling out of courts is usually unwise when there are any disputes on property settlements or other aspects of a divorce, although those seem to be taken care of already. But, the property settlement and the debts can cause alot of headaches if they are not agreed to prior to settling, whether it be in or out of court.
31821
I had attorney friend who offered to do my divorce for $250 for the both of us, but then husband would not meet with her.  If both parties can agree on division of property, etc., attorney will represent both of you much cheaper than "fighting" in court.
282566
Have her sign a quit-claim deed.  I doubt if you can get her to sign it though without some kind of compensation.  Consult your lawyer
696166
You can be forced to sell the one you live in to pay for the other one. The last thing you want to happen is have a house foreclosed on. Have you considered renting out the one that's for sale? You could have the renter paying your mortgage and taxes and then some.
109740
you really need to talk to a lawyer about this . the laws very from state to state . for instance , in some states your situation would have been considered a "common law" marriage . in which case ,you might not be able to sue her . It would be the equivelant of suing your wife . but this may not be true in your state or locality . and because "common law" marriage laws vary so much from state to state as well as real estate laws . talking to a  real estate lawyer from your state , will be more helpful .
525904
yeah it is but you always have the option of splitting assets. or get your money right and offer her a lump sum all at one time. buy the greedy b*#@$ out of your life.even if she raised the kids and worked when you split it's time to hold your own and move on.women lokk at this and learn have a career of your own. being a housewife is not a damn career. washing your husbands feet will not get you paid when he divorces your ass
38178
You don't, she's something that you are going to have to live with, even if you divorce her.  So in my opinion, you should just make it work.
312369
Pennsylvania allows PFA petitions for same-sex couples.  Your mother's ex-partner can ask for your mother to be evicted from property they jointly own.  This will be decided by a judge.\n\nThe only way to fight this is in court.  Your mother must obtain proof that denies the charges, including witnesses and any documentation to show that none of it happened.  Of course her ex will try to prove the opposite.\n\nYour mother should get a lawyer.  If she cannot afford one then she should be prepared with whatever proof she can get together to present to the judge.  The best she can hope for is an amicable settlement of some kind, and she should prepare for the likelihood that she might have to sell the house if she can't cover the mortgage on her own.
366693
just sell everything and split the money \nor have house valued and have him pay you have of what you both would get \nthen he just re financeses the house in his name
1106446
California laws has a separate property law. Since you owned the property before you were married, he can not take it way from you. \n\nhttp://www.nvo.com/beaulier/statebystatedivorcelaws/
892743
Legally you are in the right. \n\nYou really have 3 alternatives:\n\n1. File an action in civil court, where you request the court to force the seller to perform per the terms of the contract (force her to sell you the house).  This will take a long time and since you probably can't buy another in the meantime; the wait could put a big damper on your life.\n\n2. Move on and find another house that fits your needs.  Once you purchase this home you can assess the damages and sue the first seller for your losses IE. similar house but had to pay more money, moving twice, etc... \n\n3. Get the seller to refund you any out pocket expenses IE. appraisal, inspections. etc. and chalk it up to learning experience.\n\nDon't forget lawyers fees aren't cheap; so unless your talking big bucks in losses your probably better off licking your wounds & moving on. \n\nGood Luck
360181
It really depends on the state. Which lawyer were you talking to? Hers? Yours?  \n\nIn many states only the wifes 1/2 of the community property is hers.
1167182
As they say, Possession is nine tenths of the law, not majority rules. Basically they have told you to get out, but they have nothing to back that request up right? If they want you out so that they can sell the house and split the money that is fine, let them know that you will make sure that the house is presentable and available to show, and once the sale goes through you will move. Until that time let them know that you are not leaving.
1142314
NO\n\nbut you can put a lien on thier house..so if they ever try to sell it ---they have to settle with you, or sue them in small claims court