If a home was purchased before marriage who has rights to it?

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If a home was purchased before marriage who has rights to it?

Asked on January 9, 2013 under Family Law, Michigan

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Technically if the home was purchased before the marriage by one spouse it is the separate property of that spouse. However, if there is a mortgage on it and marital assets are used to pay off the mortgage then both spouses have a marital interest in the property.


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