Wife Won’t Sign

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Wife Won’t Sign
	Dear Mrs. Lank: How does one sell a house that he bought, paid for and maintained for forty years when his wife whose name is on the deed refuses to sign same? I’m 81, no longer able to maintain the place and no longer have enough income to support it. Attorneys have suggested a divorce and then the courts would sell and split what was left. I have neither the time or money for a divorce nor do I see the justice of having to spend all that legal money to sell something I worked hard for years to accumulate and maintain. Anything in the line of help would be appreciated. If this is lengthy, do with it what you will as long as it means the same.

	I didn’t have to shorten your letter; it states your point of view very well. I’m afraid, though, that the law also sees your wife’s point of view and says that she shouldn’t have to leave her long-time home if she doesn’t want to. I wish I had something to offer besides sympathy, but it’s a difficult situation. Perhaps someone will write in with a suggestion.
	Edith Originally published on October 30, 2005

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