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VerifiedDebra Thal (username) :
What province is this?
Debra Thal (username) :
Are you actually asking about the ownership of the house as opposed to the possession/occupation of the home?
Customer:
Alberta
Customer:
Wife moved out when house was under construction, and says she wants half the equity when house is finished when I'm the one putting in all the sweat equity.
Debra Thal (username) :
Whose name is XXXXX XXXXX?
Debra Thal (username) :
Is there a Separation Agreement?
Customer:
Both our names on title and no seperation agreement.
Debra Thal (username) :
So as her name is XXXXX XXXXX it doesn't matter how long ago the separation has been.
Debra Thal (username) :
You will need to get an order for the division of assets.
Debra Thal (username) :
But she is not going to get half based on your facts,
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