Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New Jersey

Re: adding my boyfriend to my deed

Do not add your boyfriend's name to your house deed until you carefully discuss this with an attorney. There are huge and serious changes that you will be making by doing this, and you may not be aware of all of them. Once it is done, it can not be undone easily, if it can be undone at all. Please please hire an attorney to advise you.

You are in south Jersey. I am in north Jersey. I do not believe that I will be the right person to advise you because you live far away.

You should find an attorney who is experienced and knowledgeable in real estate, family law and tax law.

Re: adding my boyfriend to my deed

I agree with Mr. Davies and will be pleased to give your situation my attention if you wish. My contact information is below.

Two issues that will be of immediate concern is that putting your boyfriend's house on the deed would be the equivalent of giving him the gift of half the house. If he ceased to be a boyfriend and leaves you, he will still own that half interest. Additionally, if you have a mortgage on the house, such a transfer almost certainly constitutes a breach of the mortgage and the note that you are paying. You would need the permission of your lender to deed away any of your interest in the house and there will be administrative processes and costs involved. Generally, a gift such as you propose is a bad idea but, if you still think that you want to do it, don't do it by yourself. If I can help, give me a call or email.