{
  "id": 13213833,
  "title": "When couples love their properties more than each other",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/when-couples-love-their-properties-more-than-each-other",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T21:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Straits Times Business",
    "slug": "straits-times-business",
    "url": "https://www.straitstimes.com/business/invest/when-couples-love-their-properties-more-than-each-other"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a surprising turn of events, relationships that outlast marriages can be fueled more by a love for real estate than for each other. Disputes over property ownership can persist long after a divorce, leaving couples to battle over the assets they once shared.\n\nWhen a wealthy man attempted to remove his ex-wife's name from the title of a luxury condominium, the court found that his actions suggested he always intended to share ownership. His mother had initially paid for the apartment, and although he had her add her name during the purchase, the court ruled that his caring behavior towards her after the divorce demonstrated his shared intent.\n\nIn a separate case, a man bought a house with his wife in his name, despite being with another woman. He paid 84% of the purchase price, while his wife contributed 16%. The court sided with the husband, noting that her signature on a power of attorney allowed her husband to manage the property if she were truly the sole owner. As a result, the husband retained 84% of the property, while his wife was granted only 16%.\n\nThese cases highlight the importance of being honest about intentions when adding names to property deeds. If there's no intention to share, it's wise to avoid co-ownership altogether.",
  "summary": "If you have no intention of sharing your investment properties, you should not include a joint owner for the real estate.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}