Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New Jersey

Re: what to file with which court?

your problem is not simple, and saying that you made a mistake just does not help you.

you are not too far from my office in Hackensack. A telephone chat will NOT solve your problem. I will sit down with you and a copy of ALL of your documents (deed, mortgage and all papers which you signed when you bought; deed putting his name on it, copy of any letters between you and him, any other papers you may have). I would only be able to try to tell you what your options are and what they will cost.

Still, that would probably help you.

Good luck to you; again, please call to make an appointment if you wish.

Re: what to file with which court?

Mr. Davies has given you good advice. I suggest to you that your question should be whether or not you can afford to lose half the house. If not, then a lawyer's fee is a small price to pay.

The matter that you ask about is not easy and it is certainly not a matter of filling out forms. Your ex has a recorded property interest and, from what you have told us, has an undivided half interest in the house. No one can buy, sell, or otherwise transfer the property without dealing with that interest. So, at best you own a property that is unmarketable. At worst, your ex will want his 50% and might even be able to force you to sell so he can get it. There is no easy, packaged solution to this.

Give Mr. Davies a call. He is close to you and I am sure that he will give you good advice.

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