I got divorced 2 yrs ago in Kansas, and have lived in a house that we owned. Both names are on the title, but the mortgage is only in my name. During the divorce, the house was given to me, and is mentioned in the divorce papers.
I have never removed her name from the title of the house.
How do I go about doing that?
Any help is appreciated.
2006-12-01 07:11:19 · 14 answers · asked by Jinja 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
You will need the help of your cooperative "Ex" and a title company. The document you seek is called a "Grant Deed" where by the title of the house, jointly held by you and you "Ex" is being granted or transfered to you, a single person.
The grant deed will need to be signed, notarized and recorded down at the local county court house. Total cost about $100 or less, depending.
2006-12-01 07:15:12 · answer #1 · answered by Regular Guy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work for a mortgage company and deal with divorce situations all the time. You have to go to the county building and bring your divorce settlement papers, and mortgage papers stating you own the house, it may cost you something but it will help in the future if you have to refinance! Good Luck!
2006-12-01 15:19:06 · answer #2 · answered by jillybean 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A voluntary Quit Claim Deed, or a divorce decree.
2006-12-01 15:50:40 · answer #3 · answered by Flagger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to show the divorce decree granting you outright award of the home to the title company. They will draft a new deed/title. They will probably charge for the service.
2006-12-01 15:13:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Have her sign a document called a Quit Claim, and then go file it with the County Recorder at the courthouse. They will reissue the title deed in just your name.
2006-12-01 15:13:09 · answer #5 · answered by Stuart 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to the company that you have the title through. Show the proof of title and the mortgage papers. They can handle it for you.
2006-12-01 15:14:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ask a lawyer to draw up a quick claim deed. All she has to do is sign it and then you have it filed at the court house.
That's what I had to do when I got divorced.
2006-12-01 15:16:35 · answer #7 · answered by Jeff S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to go to the city clerk with your orgignal proof and request a title change. It may cost you upto $200
2006-12-01 15:15:45 · answer #8 · answered by Robert Miller 95670 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call the mortgage bank or who ever issued the title.
2006-12-01 15:13:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would instruct a solicitor to ensure it is done correctly and in my favour
2006-12-01 15:14:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋