Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Re: Property and divorce

Yes, Call me when you are ready to sell.

Re: Property and divorce

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The best answer I can give you is a qualified "maybe". You have not provided enough information to give any accurate response. An attorney would need to know what happened during your divorce in regards to the property. The issue of ownership should have been brought up and resolved at that time. While you were married you certainly had an interest. Once the marriage was dissolved, this interest may have been lost if not properly protected.

Since many closings are not handled by experienced real estate attorneys, issues such as the rights of a former spouse are often overlooked or not addressed. You would be well advised to consult with a qualified real estate attorney to review the marital settlement agreement and/or divorce judgment to make sure proper documentation is recorded to protect your ownership interest, if any.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.