Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Louisiana

Re: Civil law

Dear LawGuru Friend,

A lot would depend on how your wife "received" the house. If it was donated to her specifically--say by her parents--then you would not necessarily have any interest in it. If it was so donated, then you would have an interest in any improvements placed in and upon the house and/or property, such as a new roof, new room, remodeling, etc. Now if she purchased it and simply had it put in her name, even though you did not sign the deed nor mortgage, you still own an undivided one-half interest in the home. In such case, she might have given her undivided one-half interest away, but she cannot give away your undivided one-half interest. You don't give much information for a lawyer to figure out the right answer for you; but from what you say, I beiieve I have given you the best answer possible. There is more to it all than this, but this is something to think about. Best of luck!

Sincerely,

Hardy Parkerson, Atty.

Lake Charles, LA

[email protected]

Re: Civil law

Depends on how she "received" the house. Need more details. If the only reason your name was not on the papers is that you were at work, it sounds like you may have an interest that she cannot simply give away.