Home Ownership Legal Dispute

Summary

In Kentucky, if a life estate deed is involved, you have the right to live in the home for life, and your ex-spouse cannot sell the property without your agreement. Threatening to intentionally damage the property may be considered a crime, and you have legal remedies if he attempts this. You have the right to see the document, and denying you access could have legal implications. Consult a local attorney for personalized advice.

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Reeda Stephenson
Hello Reeda Stephenson, nice to meet you. How can we assist you with your home-related legal issue? And could you please tell us your location as laws can differ by area?
Kentucky
Hello Reeda, thank you for providing your location. Could you please give more details about your home-related legal issue so I can provide appropriate guidance?
When we divorced he bought my share of home. Later we reconciled and I put my share of money back into the debt we owed for home. He decided to have a legal document made to ensure I could live in home after his death. We are now separated again and divorced again he wants me to nullify the paper he had done. He says he cannot sell the home without me nullify that document. I’m not sure about that
Hello Reeda,
In Kentucky:
- If the document is a Life Estate Deed, you have rights to live there for life.
- He cannot sell without your agreement.
- Nullifying the document may require a legal process.
However, each case is unique. Consult a local attorney for personalized advice.
Also he says he will rent our home to someone purposely for them to destroy it so I can’t live there
Hello Reeda,
In Kentucky:
- Threatening to intentionally damage property may be considered a crime.
- You may have legal remedies if he attempts this.
Consult a local attorney for personalized advice.
I asked for copy of the document he refused. I asked for the lawyers name that drew it up he refused
Hello Reeda,
In Kentucky:
- You have the right to see the document.
- You may be able to use the Freedom of Information Act to obtain it.
- Denying you access could have legal implications.
Consult a local attorney for personalized advice.
Thanks
You're welcome, Reeda! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, don't hesitate to ask. Best of luck with your situation.