If my husband purchased a house before we were married and sold the house during the marriage, am I entitled to any of the money?
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If my husband purchased a house before we were married and sold the house during the marriage, am I entitled to any of the money?
Asked on April 27, 2012 under Family Law, Illinois
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your situation. If he took the fund that were clearly separate proeprty and co mingled them with you bank accounts then you have a good argument for the money being separate property. If he kept everything separate from you the you probably can not. Good luck.
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