Would you put your wifes name on the deed to a house which you paid for? She paid nothing .?

Wife wants her name put on the house deed which I bought with my money. She contributed no money. There is no mortgage. She is from China and I have helped her get her green card and bring her son from a previous marriage to the USA. I think if I die the house would be hers but if the deed is in her name also she could divorce me and get half.

Would you put your wifes name on the deed to a house which you paid for? She paid nothing .?
Your way of thinking is a little odd to me because it seems like you don't trust her. Do you? Maybe you have a reason not to, I don't know. But usually in a marriage everything is shared. You should not anticipate divorce, unless she's done or said something to make you feel this could happen.
Reply:You're awfully paranoid. How much did you pay for this mail-order bride? You obviously don't trust her. If you owned the house before the marriage, the only way she gets it is if you die. She'd have a tough time getting it in a divorce since the property was yours before the marriage. If it was bought after you were married to her, she could argue in a divorce that she made it possible for you to go and earn a living to pay for the house that she helped keep for you. Don't put her name on the deed.......
Reply:Seems to me like you all ready have all the answers and you are right on both counts. Why wast anymore money.
Reply:DON'T DO IT! tell her you will put her in your will for her to get the house, and don't let her handle your bank account.
Reply:no, I wouldn't. Sounds like you doubt her love and commitment to you. So, I wouldn't...
Reply:She could divorce you and get half anyway, it doesn't matter if her name is on the deed or not. Doesn't matter who's money paid for it, it is marital property. Doesn't matter if there is no mortgage on the house. She will get the house if you die, she will get half in a divorce whether her name is on the deed or not.
Reply:I see absolutely no good idea in that, for all the reasons you have stated. She will get the house should the unthinkable happen but otherwise that is your property entirely.
Reply:Wives don't always get the house in a divorce if thats what you are worried about. if you love your wife and want security for her then yes . If you think she wil be able to handel the payments if something is to happen to you then yes ... If not ... don't do it ! if you intend on your marraige not lasting ... Id say no ! If you are trying to make her feel secure I'd say yes . If you don't trust her I'd say no .. If shes your wife I sure hope you trust her or you will be a fool to put her name on the house or anything eles.
Reply:No
Reply:yep. she will get half if u divorce even if there is no name of hers on the deed - u bought house after u got married with her, so she is entitled for half of what u go after marriage. unless u have a prenup. and by the way, in case u die, if u re legally married, she will get the house anyway. so why does she need her name on the deed? this stinks man. i would be very, very cautious if i were u
Reply:Some people would not agree to this, But i personally believe that you should just tell her tuff cookies. If she has not contributed one bit to buying that house then why would she want her name in it. So she can take it away from you. Some times in marriage it is ok to share things, but she needs to make money for sake as well. She shouldn't just be able to use all you hard earned money and she did nothing. Its not fair to the marriage. I wouldn't feel bad one bit........ I have been married for 3 years and i have worked and saved all my money so me and my husband could have things together.
Reply:No...why would you do that? sounds dodgy to me
Reply:In your circumstances, I would absolutely NOT put her name on the lease. You're right about her divorcing you and setting herself up to be financially independent by owning half of YOUR house.





DON'T DO IT!! You would almost certainly regret it.
Reply:think long and hard about putting her name on anything, you didnt say how long you are married, if you are having doubts play it safe for a few years anyway good luck
Reply:Yes dont put her name in there. Love has nothing to do with money. You are right one never knowns what the future holds so for your own protection keep the deed entirely in your name. If she wont accept that than tough. People always use love as an excuse to justify just about anything.
Reply:When u are married is because of love, right? I mean u r talking about her like she is not your life partner, if you think she might divorce you DONT DO IT THEN!


Its your wife! U helped her with the green card, really? Big deal brother, every one that is in love with an immigrant does that. U helped her son? GOOD JOB! that is exactly what a husband does for his wife and u dont use that as a weapon, what is wrong with you? You could to your will and give half of that house to your dog if u want but c'mon...... I dont really think u love this woman. I totally inderstand you are worried about divorce, but....... sound really selfish.