Jones v. Estate of Jones
Where prenuptial agreement waived homestead protection, husband did not need to approve subsequent transfer of ownership. Homestead protection can be waived in a prenuptial agreement.
Where prenuptial agreement waived homestead protection, husband did not need to approve subsequent transfer of ownership. Homestead protection can be waived in a prenuptial agreement.
Husband’s wages are subject to garnishment, notwithstanding marital property agreement which classifies his wages as individual, as the Journal had no notice of the agreement.
Medical care for ex-husband falls within category of necessaries and ex-wife is equally responsible for medical expenses incurred during marriage, despite hold harmless in divorce decree.
§766.70 provides the exclusive cause of action between spouses in matters involving marital property. Since §767.05(7) bars such an action while divorce is pending, dismissal of misrepresentation lawsuit is affirmed.
Wife not liable for husband’s tort obligations under WUMPA.
Marital property principles of income are not to be considered in child support issues.
Failure of bank to give notice to wife that husband took out loan during marriage does not prevent bank from collecting from wife after husband’s death.
Chapter 766 does not apply to division of property in divorce.