Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Massachusetts

Depends-but generally we draft a quitclaim deed to remove her name then have it recorded. 774-745-0562

Thank you for your question.

Since she is your ex wife, that means you have divorce order or agreement of some kind that most likely dictates who has possession of the property, who is to be on the title to the property, and who is responsible for things like the mortgages, taxes, etc.

You will first need to see if you have the right pursuant to your divorce order or agreement to remove your ex wife without any money changing hands or, even better, if she is required to transfer title to you. Assuming you are acting in compliance with any existing order or agreement, the mechanics are rather simple, and require only that she and you execute a quitclaim deed in your favor and record it properly.

Although it is not entirely your problem, you also want to make sure that she is no longer liable on the loan to the property.

Our office practices in the area of domestic relations as well as real estate and I would be more than happy to assist you in making this change. Feel free to give my office a call at 617-357-4898.