Legal Question in Family Law in California
If husband's folks have property and built a home on it for husband and his wife (in parents' names); h & w split up after living in house for 4-5 years, does wife have legal right to house?
Asked on 7/09/12, 2:21 pm
3 Answers from Attorneys
Arlene Kock
Law Offices of Arlene D. Kock APLC
If the home was gifted by husband's parents to husband and wife, then there can be a community property claim.
Answered on 7/09/12, 2:32 pm
Anthony Roach
Law Office of Anthony A. Roach
I don't see a legal right, unless there are some facts that you are not telling us.
Answered on 7/09/12, 3:20 pm
If title was never put in the name of H&W, remaining instead in parent's name, and H&W were only given a right to live there as long as parents let them, W has no rights to the house of any kind. Nor does H, for that matter, if he had a falling out with his parents.
Answered on 7/09/12, 4:12 pm
Related Questions & Answers
Looking for something else?
10,200 active attorneys ready to answer your legal questions today.
Featured Attorneys
Earn additional revenue and grow your business.
