Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Michigan

Quitclaim deed question

I recently bought a house and had my

girlfriend's name quitclaimed on the

deed. Things didn't work out and we're

separated now. My question is, if she

leaves without taking her name off the

deed, is there anything I can do with

the house, as far as selling or renting

it is concerned? And is there anything

I can do if she refuses to take her

name off the deed?


Asked on 3/17/08, 3:38 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Christopher Sevick Law Office of Christopher Sevick, PLC

Re: Quitclaim deed question

Once a person is on the deed to a home it is generally only possible to remove their name in two ways. The first, as you are aware, is to have them sign off of the home and execute a deed showing so. The second, and more difficult is to file a court action to partition the home in the Circuit Court of your County. Some additional information may be found in the newsletter of www.SevickLaw.com

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Answered on 3/17/08, 4:10 pm
Renee Walsh LawRefs Nonprofit

Re: Quitclaim deed question

The house is yours as well as hers and you will be able to rent it out without her permission however, you will need to get her name off the deed if you want to sell without her permission.

If you have further questions or concerns, please contact me via my website at www.lawrefs.com.

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Answered on 3/17/08, 4:19 pm


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