Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Re: how to get a house out of my name

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Lenders will generally not release any party from a mortgage once it has been given. The only way to have your name taken off the mortgage is to pay it off either by sale and payment or to refinance the existing mortgage.

Unfortunately, the Courts will generally not address this issue unless you can provide a substantial reason. It is one of the inequities resulting from many divorces.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.