Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia
quit claim deed on home
How do I obtain the quit claim deed on my home? It states in myfinal divorce decree divorce the ex has to submit and sign all deeds , forms , etc to me. I pay for the home and live in it. I have written my attorney several letters and she does not respond. I am disabled and can not afford another attorney. Also.. I had to file bankruptcy chpt 13 due that he was to pay the house payments till the final decree was signed and he did not. My home Insurance company , mortgager and trustee staes that they must have a copy of the quit claim deed in order to to take his name off of the home and polices and the trustee due to my bankruptcy. Please help!!!!!
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: quit claim deed on home
If he was required by the settlement agreement or court order to sign a quitclaim deed and he has not, you can file a motion for contempt in the divorce court and ask the court to order him to do so or to enter an order transferring the property to you, which order can be filed in the real estate records like a deed. You can also ask the court for attorney's fees for having to do this.
Re: quit claim deed on home
Assuming the deed was properly executed and filed you can get a copy from the clerk's office. If not, consider a motion for contempt. Consult with a local attorney.