Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Ohio
property deed
after a divorce i was given one of our properties. but her name is still on the deed. what do i have to do to get her name off? she refuses to sign any paper work!
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: property deed
If the court order in the divorce is properly worded, it can be recorded and be an effective transfer. If not, you will have to file a contempt motion with the divorce court based on her failure to comply with your agreement. This should have been dealt with at the time of your divorce.
Re: property deed
The Divorce Decree should state that should your ex-wife fail to convey the property to you, the Divorce Decree can be filed with the county recorder and used to convey the property. Should the Divorce Decree not allow this, you can file a motion for contempt in the Domestic Relations Court or a complaint in Common Pleas Court to quiet title.
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