Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Massachusetts

My husband and I divorced in Jan of 2009. I am able to stay in the marital home until my youngest son graduates college, which is still a few years away. I have recently found out that my ex-husband had a lien put on the house from one of his creditors in the amount of $6000.00 The credit card that he did not pay was taken out after the divorce was final and was solely in his name. The lien is also solely in his name. He does have $6000.00 in equity in the home. My question is, can this have any bearing on me? Is this something that I should go back into court over?


Asked on 11/09/11, 5:15 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Christopher Vaughn-Martel Charles River Law Partners, LLC

You should take your separation agreement of divorce judgment to an attorney. Under certain circumstances, a lien can result in the forced sale of the home, which would obviously disrupt your right to reside there. Most likely, the lien will just need to be satisfied before he is able to sell or refinance the property.

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Answered on 11/09/11, 6:02 am
Joseph Murray Joseph M. Murray, Esq.

I agree with Attorney Vaughn-Martel. Retain an attorney to review the terms of your divorce agreement/judgment to deetrmine your specific options. Good Luck!

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Answered on 11/09/11, 8:26 pm


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