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    Jun 3, 2009, 08:29 AM
    From MA. Married in Las Vegas, Do I not get my half of the house?
    I am from MA. And I just got married in Las Vegas. Now I'm finding out that when you marry in Vegas you do not split the property if there were ever a divorce. Does this even apply to us because we're both from and live in MA? The house is his name and I have bad credit but I do help pay for the house so I want my future to be protected. If this is the case are there any easy ways to fix the situation? Can I put my name on the deed?
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    Jun 3, 2009, 08:34 AM

    It's where you maintain a residence, not where you get married, that determines the division of property.
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    Jun 3, 2009, 08:38 AM

    Judy is, of course, right as always.

    But I can't help from thinking... you just got married. Are you planning on getting divorced already?

    As for the deed - YOU cannot put your name on it. He can.
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    Jun 3, 2009, 08:49 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by stevetcg View Post
    Judy is, of course, right as always.

    But I can't help from thinking... you just got married. Are you planning on getting divorced already?

    As for the deed - YOU cannot put your name on it. He can.
    Oops... meant I like the SECOND sentence. :D
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    Jun 3, 2009, 10:33 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by bonniew View Post
    I am from MA. and I just got married in Las Vegas. Now im finding out that when you marry in Vegas you do not split the property if there were ever a divorce. Does this even apply to us because we're both from and live in MA? The house is his name and I have bad credit but I do help pay for the house so I want my future to be protected. If this is the case are there any easy ways to fix the situation? Can i put my name on the deed?
    Massachusetts divorce law applies in your case. As others have stated, it doesn't matter where you got married.
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    Jun 3, 2009, 12:15 PM

    Just another 2 cents and I know everyone who answered knows this but I think it has to be said.

    Residency at the time of the divorce will determine jurisdiction (and, ultimately, the OP's entitlement). If she moves from MA and establishes residency, that new State's laws will apply.

    Duh.
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    Jun 3, 2009, 01:50 PM

    Of course I don't want a divorce. I just got married,
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    Jun 3, 2009, 01:51 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by bonniew View Post
    Of course i don't want a divorce. I just got married,

    Then I'm confused about why you are asking.
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    Jun 3, 2009, 01:53 PM
    I love how everyone has to have a snobby remark, you probably spend all day trying to correct everyone, and make people feel stupid for asking a question just to feel empowered. Im sorry I asked.
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    Jun 3, 2009, 01:54 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by bonniew View Post
    i love how everyone has to have a snobby remark, you probly spend all day trying to correct everyone, and make poeple feel stupid for asking a question just to feel empowered. Im sorry i asked.
    Nobody is trying to do anything, except figure out why you're worried about losing a home in a divorce when, according to your own statement, have no intention of getting divorced.

    Which "snobby" remark(s) are you referring to exactly?
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    Jun 3, 2009, 02:51 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by bonniew View Post
    i love how everyone has to have a snobby remark, you probly spend all day trying to correct everyone, and make poeple feel stupid for asking a question just to feel empowered. Im sorry i asked.

    What "snobby" remarks? You posted you just got married and you're worried about what you will "get" if you get divorced.

    I don't see anything but answers to your questions and requests for additional information in order to make certain those answers are correct.

    As a sidenote - I wonder if your new huband is also trying to safeguard his tail?
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    Jun 3, 2009, 04:11 PM

    Here's to hoping he got a prenup from this golddigger.

    Now THAT is a snobby remark. Happy?
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    Jun 3, 2009, 05:10 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by JudyKayTee View Post
    JudyKayTee agrees: Yes, that pretty much sums it up. The groom is thinking happily ever after; the bride is thinking, "Will I get the house if we divorce?"
    More like "when" we divorce.

    And the actual response is "depends on how long you are married"
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