Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Maryland

I am married and when we purchased the house we are in I did it in my name only on the loan because of my husbnads credit. We did a quick deed to add his name at the time. I am thinking of a divorce need to know if I can get his name off of the deed?


Asked on 9/28/10, 8:13 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Phillip M. Cook Cook Legal Services, LLC

You can only get the name off the deed if your husband signs a quitclaim deed over to you. Whether you get his name off the deed now or not is likely irrelevant if he decide to file for divorce. If the house was purchased after you married, it is considered a "marital asset" and therefore is likely subject to division upon your filing for divorce. In other words, even though just your name might be on the deed, if you file for divorce, he has just as much right to the house as you do.

I STRONGLY recommend that you consult with a Maryland family law attorney before you make any decisions. Best of luck.*******The above is for informational purposes only and does not create an attorney-client privilege.*******

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Answered on 10/03/10, 8:21 am


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