Legal Question in Family Law in Michigan

Mortgage assumption

I was plaintiff in divorce finalized Sept. 1999.Judgement provided for ex spouse to keep marital home and assume mortgage '' holding plaintiff harmless and indemnifiable ''. My name still remanes on mortgage account and ex spouse has so far been unwilling to take steps to remove my name. I have been unable to mortgage a home for myself because of this situation. What can be done? Is there any precedent for this problem?


Asked on 1/21/02, 4:50 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Geoffrey Lahn Lahn, McDonagh, and Brown, PLLC

Re: Mortgage assumption

There are a number of things that can be done. If you haven't contacted the bank yet, start there, give them a copy of the divorce order and see what they are prepared to do for you. If you are still having difficulty, or have already spoken with the bank, feel free to contact me more information about your case and I would be happy to assist you!

Kindest Regards,

Geoff Lahn

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Answered on 1/21/02, 6:01 pm
Geoffrey Lahn Lahn, McDonagh, and Brown, PLLC

Re: Mortgage assumption

There are a number of things that can be done. If you haven't contacted the bank yet, start there, give them a copy of the divorce order and see what they are prepared to do for you. If you are still having difficulty, or have already spoken with the bank, feel free to contact me with more information about your case and I would be happy to assist you!

Kindest Regards,

Geoff Lahn

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Answered on 1/21/02, 6:02 pm
Eric I. Kutinsky THE MICHIGAN LEGAL TEAM, P.C.

Re: Mortgage assumption

You need to take the Final Judgment of Divorce (aka: Divorce Decree) to the Bank/Mortgage Co. that your old mortgage is with and get off of it. If they won't accomadate you please feel free to call me to discuss your matter further. Best wishes! (800) LAW-6685

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Answered on 1/21/02, 10:17 pm


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