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Georgia is an equitable distribution state. This means that property purchased before the marriage remains separate. However, when you say "bought," I am assuming you mean purchased with a loan. Any money earned after the marriage is a marital asset, and the husband is entitled to an equitable share (usually half, but not always). For example, suppose that the house was $250,000 and your daughter put 20% down. Now suppose that your daughter got married and continued paying for the house over the next 30 years. In the end, lets assume that she paid $370,000 in total for the house (including the interest over the 30 years). If your daughter got divorced after paying off the house, she would have the right to keep the house, the equity she had in the house prior to the marriage, and half of the money paid into the house during the marriage. Or in other words, the husband would be entitled to an offset of $160,000. Note: Every equitable distribution state defines "marital property" differently. The above applies to Georgia law.
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