Tag: Family Law
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Moving to a Community Property State? Here’s What Couples Should Know
You might have heard that some states, like Texas or California, have community property laws. You might have wondered what that was all about. A few other states follow community property law, too. They are Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico, along with Louisiana, Idaho, Washington, and Wisconsin. Considering moving to or from any of those…
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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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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…
