Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Maryland

I am separated from my husband for over one year. He has filed for bankruptcy, including house in which I still live. I have applied for a loan modification, but because my husband's name is still on the title of the house, my loan modification will not be considered. I was told to have my husband sign a quit claim deed, but he is refusing to do so. My house will go into foreclosure soon. What can I do to save my house?


Asked on 4/11/11, 11:19 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lawrence Holzman Holzman Law Firm, LLC

You can forestall things for a while by filing a bankruptcy of course, under chapter 13. But, if you need a loan mod to stay in the house and you can't get one without your husband's cooperation it is unlikely you can fix this.

otherwise, it's a tough spot. In Maryland all the divorce court can do is order that the house be sold; it can't order that title be vested in you.

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Answered on 4/20/11, 12:34 pm


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