Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Tennessee
Deeds
I am divorced in my papers it states that I have divested all my rights the real property that is in TN. Do I still need to do a quitclaim deed in order for my name to be off the deed in order for the house to be sold?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Deeds
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The Recorder's Office has no record of your divorce final order. Therefore, either your ex-spouse needs to take the final order to the Recorder's Office and ask if they will accept that to remove your name off the warranty deed on the property, or you will have to file a quit claim deed.
Mike Guth
Re: Deeds
Normally, it takes a deed to transfer property in most cases. The attorney handling your case can help you with this however, I would think that the other side would prepare this document since it would be to their advantage. I do not know the actual terms of the divorce so a better answer could be given in light of your actual circumstances. I doubt that your divorce judgment would be a recordable instrument sufficient to pass title.