Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California
the property is in my name. when the divorce papers were signed he initialed that he wanted no claim to my possessions and vice versa. does this matter.
2 Answers from Attorneys
It would be risky to attempt to answer this question without substantially more information as to the circumstances. Among other things, and just for example, one could quibble about whether real property is included in "possessions" -- a term that might, legally, refer only to personal property. Signed divorce papers are, in my understanding at least, court-approved documents that are carefully prepared and should not contain last-minute initialed modifications inserted by one party. If you are uncertain about the legal effect of a divorce settlement on your property rights -- real or personal -- I recommend that you consult with your divorce attorney immediately, or, alternatively, retain an attorney to assist you while the court can still modify or correct its orders.
I would need more facts, and to review to paperwork that was signed to tell you one way or the other.