Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Oregon

quit claim deed

Once I have paid my ex wife for her part of the equity in our home, I need to remove her name from the mortgage.� I have been advised to get a quit claim deed.� Are there any legal papers that I need to have signed or legal advise that I need to get to complete this transaction.�


Asked on 3/27/09, 2:49 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Susan Burns Law Office of Susan Ford Burns

Re: quit claim deed

You cannot unilaterally remove your ex-wife from the mortgage. In order for her to be taken off the mortgage, you either have to refinance the house on your own, or convince your current mortgage company to release her. They are unlikely to agree to do so.

A quit claim deed will remove her from ownership in the property, but will not relieve her of liability on the mortgage.

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Answered on 3/30/09, 1:10 pm


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