Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida
Our house is in my name, however myhusband and I are signed on the mortgage. My hsband and I are separating and I want to put my house in a short sale intead of foreclosure. My husband, much as he has no job, does not want to sign off on the house. Since it is in my name can I mke him?
Asked on 6/11/10, 6:28 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Leon Ferraez
Ferraez, LLC
You can sell the house. Just because his name appear on the mortgage, does not mean he has a right to restrict the sale of the house; so long as he is not on the Deed/Title.
Answered on 6/11/10, 11:25 am
Lucreita Becude
Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.
Follow Mr. Ferraez's advice.
Answered on 6/14/10, 9:34 am