Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
Declare Dead
I am approaching the seven year period when my wife went missing. We have two children and property I wish to sell. Three years ago, living in Delaware I filed and was granted a devorce. Can I declare my ex-spouse deceased or have her declared deceased for the children and property settlement? Also, do I need to do this to sell the property? The property involves a business and two houses.
Thank you
Asked on 4/07/06, 8:02 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
James Grissom
Law Office of James P. Grissom
Re: Declare Dead
If I presume that your divorce was obtained with proper notice by publication to your X and that all property of the marriage was granted to you, then the divorce documents could probably be the basis for any property transfers. A title company might want some kind of supporting affidavit.
Answered on 4/07/06, 9:24 am