AITA for not telling my (ex)wife that we lived in a rental apartment.
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The original poster (OP) is facing conflict because they presented a rented apartment, managed under a long-term arrangement, as their own property to their spouse during their marriage.
The core conflict arises when the divorce settlement demands equalize a*sets based on this misrepresentation, leading to financial claims the OP cannot meet regarding the property and a*sociated costs like a valuation fee.
The situation forces a debate: Was the OP's failure to disclose the rental status of the apartment a significant lie that justifies the spouse's expectations regarding a*set division and incurred costs, or were the spouse's actions (hiring an evaluator without consultation and demanding payment) unreasonable given the OP's clear inability to afford outright ownership?
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