Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Maryland

A man has been separated from his wife in Maryland for decades, however they are not divorced. They currently still own together the house in which the wife has lived alone all this time. Can his name come off the deed entirely -- so that he would have No financial or legal Obligations regarding the house - withOut finalizing a divorce?


Asked on 12/27/16, 5:46 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Daniel Press Chung & Press, P.C.

Husband can deed the property to wife, and if accepted that will relieve him of liability for real property taxes, maintenance obligations, and HOA dues. But it won't relieve him of liability for the mortgage debt unless wife refinances and pays off the existing mortgage. See a lawyer before doing any of this.

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Answered on 12/27/16, 6:21 pm


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