Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts
I was divorced almost 5 years ago for domestic violence. My lawyer at the time suggested I leave my name on the mortgage and give my exhusband 3 years to refinance and take my name off. If he missed 3 payments - I could sell - and the lawyer had me sign the deed over to him Well he immediately sunk the house into forclosure never paying one payment. I took him to court 4 times to sell and the judges told me no - citing where was he to live and because my credit was already dinged - why bother. This is ruining my life - I have no credit and my kids and I were almost homeless because noone would rent me a place - I had to have a co-signer which fortunately my family helped me. My exhusband was arrested for child molestation and is due to be incarcerated end of this month.
What can I do? I dont have much money - I have to live in an undisclosed location as he is a danger to my kids and myself.
1 Answer from Attorneys
I'm sorry to hear about this.
Our office handles domestic relations, including domestic violence, as well as real estate matters. You definitely need an attorney. My advice to you will depend entirely on whether there is any equity in the home, or whether you can afford to live there if the property was turned over to you. If there is some equity in the property, we may be able to work out a fee arrangement where we are paid when the property sells.
You may also want to try Greater Boston Legal Services for assistance, but their representation is based on where you live.
Good luck.
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