Category: Divorce
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FAQ: When the Divorce Decree Conflicts With the Deed
Many couples own homes together. If they ever decide to separate, they need to know what to do with their co-ownership. They could simply sell the home to solve that issue. But after a legal separation or divorce, one of the two people may want or need to stay in the home. If the deed…
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Troubleshooting After Divorce: My Name Is Still on My Ex’s Mortgage.
Maybe your ex got your former home through your divorce. And maybe you thought it made sense to let your ex keep the loan — after all, the interest rate on it is great! And those are your kids living in the home… why make life harder for them by complicating the status of the…
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Divorced and Looking (For a House)
If you’re newly separated or divorced, you could be shopping for a home. Letting go of the home you shared with your former partner leads to a series of steps: from the deed you shared, to a new deed. A deed to a home of your own. Here, we spot the issues for the newly…
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Divorce, Property Division, and the Quitclaim Deed
Parting of the Ways Co-ownership of a house can unwind in several ways. One way is through divorce proceedings. You might be wondering how this works, and what kind of decisions have to be made. You might have questions about passing the home to your ex using a quitclaim deed. Here are some of the…
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Deeds and Divorce
Many home deeds belong to couples. When couples separate, what happens to their deeds? And what can you do to protect your interests if you’re a homeowner who could be headed for divorce? Here, we take a look at a few of the biggest issues.
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Marriage and Real Estate: A Brief Tour
When two married people own real estate together, how do their rights work? Here, we walk though the most basic questions about couples and their homes.
