In the TV show Drop Dead Diva, there’s a storyline involving a man who is married to one woman but seemingly never went through with a divorce. How would the house they bought together as a married couple be handled in this situation?
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In the context of the show “Drop Dead Diva,” the handling of the house purchased by a married couple would generally be governed by the laws of marital property in their state. If the couple never got legally divorced, the house would likely still be considered marital property. This means that both spouses would have a claim to it, regardless of who is currently living in the house or who is making the mortgage payments.
If they were to separate or if one partner attempted to sell the house, the other spouse would typically need to be involved in the decision, as they both have legal rights to the property. In some cases, if one spouse can prove that the other is not entitled to any share (for example, through abandonment or other legal measures), they may be able to pursue an individual claim, but this would typically require legal action.
Ultimately, the specific details can vary greatly depending on the state’s laws regarding property division, so the exact outcome would depend on those legal frameworks as well as the specifics of the couple’s situation.