Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Massachusetts
Homestead Act
I am recently divorced. My ''X'' husband will be signing off the deed to the house that I and the kids live in now, but he has not done so yet. I have already taken over the mortgage in just my name. My question is: Can I have the Homestead Act placed on this house now? If so, would it be in just MY name? OR - could I get the Homestead Act in both our names now if that's necessary then when the ''X'' signs off the deed do another Homestead in just my name? HELP! Thank you,
Asked on 9/19/05, 11:51 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Homestead Act
You can file a homestead in your own name now. You do not have to wait for the deed from your husband.
Answered on 9/19/05, 1:35 pm