Do I have right to ownership,if my name is on the title , but…
My husband owed me a lot of money , and we were getting a divorce . He said the only way he could pay me back was if I agreed to use my good credit to refinance the house, which I did ..we got divorced and I gave him rights to the house .. he never asked me to do a quit claim even though it was stated that I was to do that in the divorce papers . So my name is still on the house and he passed away..do I have any rights to ownership ? or am I required to sign the house over to the heirs ?
he never payed back all the money he owed me, and filed bankrupsy soon after our divorce , which almost ruined my good credit.. so does the divorce paper or the deed hold more weight ? please respond …Tk
Re: Do I have right to ownership,if my name is on the title , but…
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This is a very interesting question which I would be hesitant to voice any opinion on unless and until I reviewed the terms of the “divorce papers”. Do you mean the final judgment, a settlement agreement or what?
I think you need to meet with an attorney who can read the papers and advise you of your legal rights and obligations. This is a serious matter and the proper legal advice can be well worth the cost.
Scott R. Jay, Esq.
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Miami, FL 33179-2133
Re: Do I have right to ownership,if my name is on the title , but…
If the marital settlement agreement gave your ex the property, and the divorce was finalized, it is most likely you no longer have any rights to the property. That said, it is an issue you should have an attorney look at carefully. In addition, when you do consult an attorney, be sure to discuss your possible claim on the estate for these unpaid debts.
Kelly Henderson
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