What happens during a divorce with a house and a mortgage?

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Question by vandit: What happens during a divorce with a house and a mortgage?

My situation is this. My mom wants to go through a divorce from my dad after being separated (not legally) for more than 6 years. All this time my mom has been paying off mortgage payments for the house herself among other bills. If they go through the divorce process, can my dad legally get a piece of the house when my mom sells it? Can anyone shed some light in this.

Best answer:

Answer by drgoodhi
if his name is on the purchase papers he can

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