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Ernesto Romero
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Before marriage my wife owned her house i moved into her house i made big investment in remodeling the house im i intitle to any

Asked by a user in Milwaukee, WI - 25 days ago.

Marriage in Wisconsin is seen as an economic partnership. It is an equitable distribution partnership. The house is divisible marital property under Chapter 767, Wis. Stats. The fact is that you "made a big investment" in remodeling the house. Under normal conditions, it should have appreciated the home's value. You should be entitled to recoup money from the partnership including a share of the equity depending on the intent of any agreements you may have had. You need to consult with a...