Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts
morgages and deeds
if one persons name is on the deed and the others name is on the morgage who owns the house in a divorce?
Asked on 8/18/07, 9:25 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
henry lebensbaum
Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)
: mortgages and deeds
From what you describe this is a little odd. The owner is the person on the deed, the lender has a lien on the property.
You are, on some level, intertwined. The owner can sell and pay off the lender.
If you have any questions, contact me.
Answered on 8/18/07, 9:47 pm