Question about Inheritance during Divorce

[AmyLeigh]

My parents gave my inheritance to me early a little over 2 years ago so that my husband and I could use that money as a down payment on a nicer house closer into town.  We did.  We have lived in this house for 2 years and are most likely about to go through a divorce.  He has already spoken with an attorney who said that since this money was used for our downpayment, it is viewed as a gift to both of us and I will not be able to lay claim to as my own.  It is all I have.  Or will have.  So, any chance that this money is mine?  Or am I going to have to split it down the middle with him?

Thanks,
Amy

[Lee Borden]

It's not as simple as you would like it to be, nor is it as simple as your husband describes it. In a divorce trial, a judge will hear your perspective and hear your husband's perspective and then decide what is fair. I wouldn't try to predict how a judge would weigh one case against another, and I would be leery of anyone else who says he or she knows.

[AmyLeigh]

Thanks, Lee