My wife and I are getting a divorce and I am buying a house. My question regards the timing.?

Question

State of Florida

If my wife and I sign, date and get notarized a divorce settlement today, will I be able to go buy a house tomarrow free and clear of her? ... or do I have to wait until the courts/judge sign off on it?

My thoughts are that the signed divorce settlement is a binding contract on that date and not the date that the courts/judge sign off on.

Answer 1

You can do it right away.

Answer 2

Check the laws of your state. In Texas I think it is 90 days from the day you sign until the divorce if final. They do this just in case couples change thier mind. I definately would not purchase a house until the divorce is final. In most states the wife would have a legal right to the property, even down the road, if the divorce was not final. Check with a real estate attorny. By the way, I was a licensed realtor and would advise against it.

Answer 3

I'm not a lawyer, but I give legal advise anyway.
The notarized divorce settlement is not binding in the eyes of the court unless notarized by an aligator.
Stop being cheap and ask a real lawyer

Answer 4

If she abandons the marriage, like it type of feels she is doing, have the husband document for divorce on those grounds. for the time of that aspect she will't merely take the children without a court docket order, in the different case its kidnapping and that ought to influence her credibility in the course of the divorce court docket situations. NO. He does no longer might want to pass out of the abode, and having little fairness probable no declare to any area of the abode. Her infidelities ought to truly be a plus for the husband. Play it for all its properly worth. about all she will do so a ideas because the cleaners pass is push a vacuum cleanser. she will be in a position to discover no solace with the courts and in all likelihood no longer get custody of the children. Its would not artwork the way it used to.

Answer 5

It will be your house if the papers are all signed and you are legally divorced, but if she'll be getting money from you in a settlement you may want to avoid big purchases. My landlord still has to pay his wife and now has to sell some of his property to keep up his own home and payments to her. I know all states do it differently but be cautious.

Answer 6

You really need to consult with a lawyer for the correct answer in this case.

Depending on the stipulations of your divorce, the length of time you have been married and the state or area you live in, these can change the outcome with regards to purchasing property.

You could end up splitting the new property you are in the process of purchasing with your soon to be ex. If you do not want to be doing that, please consult with your lawyer.

Good luck.

Answer 7

Technically anything you aquire once you're "legally separated" doesn't go to her. But I would play it on the safe side and get a nice 2 bedroom apartment and wait a few months. With the way the market is going, I'm sure the house you had in mind will still be for sale!

Answer 8

You are correct. The paper should read: as of this date, you are divorced. This leaves you free to get married again the next day and purchase new property without your ex name. One problem that may appear: she may want to marry you again and have a house in the years to come without closing deal.

Answer 9

I'd wait if I were you. Women act crazy these days. You can always buy a house later on. I've seen judges throw out pre-nups that were notarized.

Answer 10

idk about this. I think that a mortgage loan company or title company might want to see a judge sign off before you are clear of that. For your safety of your credit I would hold off until I had the finale agreement in my hands.

Answer 11

She might suddenly wonder about your finance and get her lawyer to investigate further. Just wait.