Legal Question in Family Law in Washington

My ex husband was awarded our house when we divorced 3years ago however I was the one residing in it until just a few months ago because it is still in my name as he has not yet refinanced it into his name only. He has now changed the locks on the empty house and will only let me go pick things up during a scheduled time. I have two questions.. 1. Is he allowed to lock me out of property that is still in my name? 2. How do I make sure I am not held responsible for damages,problems, debts ect. on this property that he is supposed to have gotten out of my name? Thank you!!!


Asked on 10/28/15, 10:18 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Jahnis Abelite ABELITE LAW OFFICES, P.S.

It depends on many factors. Your question is too broad in its scope and requires fact specific disclosure as to what your Decree of Dissolution states regarding the division of real property and the conditions for continued occupation, use and transfer of title by re-finance. Without seeing or reviewing your the terms of your Dissolution Decree, I cannot give you an answer in this type of forum of publicly posted questions. The award of the house to your ex-husband may conflict with your continued use of the property. As to your questions regarding his ability to lock you out and your possible responsibility for debts, claims, expense, etc, these questions can only be answered after a thorough document review by an attorney who knows and has practiced family law for many years. GoodLuck!

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Answered on 10/29/15, 12:10 pm


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