That's the big problem- my name is not on the home. That was a stupid move on my part. However, we've only owned the home for 2 years, so there isn't much equity in it, and Mr. RT paid the mortgage.
All I really want from the house is the money my folks contributed when we bought it. About $10K. There is a pretty clear paper trail showing what money came from them and where it went.
I just checked out a big stack of the library's law books, and they talk about the concept of 'unjust enrichment'. This area of law is tricky, but seems to be designed for my situation. I'm thinking that we will be able to recover that money (hopefully), especially since there's no way that Mr. RT or his extended family can afford a lawyer.
Mr. RT was also 'unjustly enriched' by my contributions to the household in the form of labour, childcare, and services. I left my career to follow his. That may entitle me to some share of any profit to be made from the sale, although I'm fairly certain there isn't much profit to be made, especially if Mr. RT has to reimburse my folks.
Me-29 H- 28 Together for 6.5 years 2 kids, ages 9 and 5 D-Day: July 15, 2010.
