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My fiance won't put my name on his house. If we get married will I have any claim to the house in a divorce?

Asked over 2 years ago - Austin, TX
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He owned the house before we met. I do not contribute to the mortgage directly, instead I give him a small amount each month for general expense. He says it goes to the utilities.

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Answered over 2 years ago. Juvenile Law Attorney in Houston, TX.
the house would be considered his separate property in a divorce.
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