Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Texas
I am assisting my mother transfer some land into her name. She was awared some property that her and my father had together through a divorce. The divorce decree awarded her the propoerty or the judge throught he devree. However she has never had the deed updated. The proerty is located in Polk County Texas. She has the deed as well as the divorce decree.
Asked on 2/19/10, 2:51 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Cheryl Rivera Smith
The Smith Law Firm
The easiest way is to get the ex to sign a new deed. If he doesn't cooperate, then have a title company look at the decree and see if it is sufficient to transfer the property. If not, divorce attorney may need to file a motion to compel.
Answered on 2/24/10, 3:02 pm
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