I really just need to know what I need to do to transfer the house into my name only. I live in Harris County. Is there a form I can download and mail in or do I have to go to a courthouse? First divorce, all comments appreciated. Thanks!
2006-11-06 11:09:35 · 5 answers · asked by cjnova2000 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Usually it's as simple as having your ex "quit-claim" the house into your name. Your attorney should be able to help you with that.
Once that's done, if you have a joint mortgage on the house, you'll probably need to refinance the loan into just your name to get his name off the loan. Again, this is something your attorney should tell you.
2006-11-06 15:53:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no such thing as a 'change of deed form' You have to write a new deed and get your ex to sign it over to you. The easiest, quickest and cheapest way to do it is to write up what's called a Quit Claim Deed. This document esentially gives the rights of the owner of the property (in this case your ex) to you. You have to get it signed and probably notarized then you can record it with the Clerk of the Court for the county in which you live. The website below has a quit claim deed available for a very small fee.
Also, I noticed a comment above about the home mortgage. If the mortgage is in both names you may or may not be able to change the deed. You better check with your lender before you do this.
Also, it is a good idea to check with your divorce attorney. He should have advised you in this matter. He should also be able to write up the Deed for you.
2006-11-06 20:50:22 · answer #2 · answered by Realtor Jim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may need to transfer the loan to your name only. to do that, you will need to reapply for the loan on your own. if this is the case, then you will probably have to present the divorce decree stating that you have sole possession of the home.
as one person said, i would probably contact your divorce attorney, you pay them to take care of this red tape for you.
Also, if you are wanting to put the deed in your name only, I would go to the courthouse.... public records where your house's deed is kept on file. There, bring your divorce papers and they should know what to do also. I'm sure this is an everyday occurance for them.
best of luck to you!
2006-11-06 19:23:56 · answer #3 · answered by Summer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take copies of your divorce agreement to the courthouse and talk to the county clerk for a change of deed form. You maybe able to call in advance and talk to someone first to make sure you have all the appropriate documentation (and money, just in case they require it or for proprty taxes owed) before you drive down there only to have to come back because you need more items.
2006-11-06 19:17:48 · answer #4 · answered by Mariposa 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Contact your divorce attorney he should know the answer to that question, I'm surprised he didn"t tell you that when you got the house.
2006-11-06 19:16:35 · answer #5 · answered by inmate3685 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋