I live in GA. I own a home before the marriage. Her name is not on the deed. It’s my understanding that my wife is entitled to half the equity of the house since the time we got married. No divorce paperwork has been filed yet. She’s not even aware that I’m considering filing be we have been close for many years. Staying together for the kids has been why I didn’t do this sooner, but I can’t stand it anymore. I had the idea to refinance the house without her knowing, taking the equity and giving it to pay off my mother’s house or something along those lines. That way when we get divorce the house will have no equity. She’s cheated and lied and done a bunch of terrible shit so I don’t think she deserves any part of my home, so I’m trying to figure out how to game this thing legally. Anyone ever tried anything like this? Bad idea? Let me know thank you!