I'm am going through a divorce..I purchased some land 15 years ago...My ex wanted nothing to do with the land and signed a quick claim remov...

Question

I'm am going through a divorce..I purchased some land 15 years ago...My ex wanted nothing to do with the land and signed a quick claim removing her from title..she recently filed for bankruptcy and stated she had no assets or property and her bankruptcy was granted...she is now claiming she is entitled to half the land...Is she entitled to this? thanks

Answer

When you indicated that you purchased the land, what money did you use to purchase it? Also, presuming the quit claim deed your spouse signed was validly created and executed, was there anything she received in exchange for her executing said deed? The assumption in her having been granted the BK discharge is that she declared that she had no asset to sell and pay off some of her discharged bills.

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