Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

If a person given procession of a property (home) from a legal Divorce Decree and order to have the ex-spouse name removed from the property title and property taxes but the ex-spouse refuse to sign the "Quit Claim Deed", stopping the process from moving forward. What can the person do?


Asked on 4/06/10, 9:32 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

I assume you meant to say that the divorce decree gave one of the parties "possession" of the home. Possession is not the same as ownership, so unless the court specifically gave the party sole title to the property, all you have is possession for up to 3 years after the divorce as child custodian. If the court awarded title (ownership) of the property, then you need to file a show cause order asking the court to order the ex to sign a deed, or in lieu thereof, appoint a trustee to do so on behalf of the ex.

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Answered on 4/12/10, 6:41 am


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