Rakhman v. Zusstone

OPINION

STUMBO, Justice.

At issue herein is the proper disposition of real property purchased during the course of a lengthy, non-marital relationship and placed only in the name of one party. It is undisputed that Appellee, hereinafter “Zus-stone,” was the source of the funds used in the purchase of the home. Appellant, hereinafter “Rakhman,” contends that the $415,-000 home was a gift to her on the occasion of the birth of the parties’ second child. Zus-stone argues that the property was held in trust by Rakhman for his benefit. We hold that under the facts of this particular case no trust…