Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Texas

I have been divorced for 5 years. In the divorce I gave my ex husband the home. Him and I both have remarried unfortunately I am still listed on the house mortgage and deed. It has affected my credit because of his late payments. Him and his new wife have purchased another home and our old home is just sitting there. He is making the payments albeit late at time. My question is what is my legal rights in this matter.


Asked on 10/04/13, 1:02 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Cynthia Henley Cynthia Henley, Lawyer

That should have been addressed in your prior divorce - he should have been required to refinance. The only thing you can try to do is send a copy of your divorce decree to the mortgage company with a request that they not affect your credit. Perhaps you can get them to not report it on your credit, although you understand that if he does not pay, you are on the hook for the payment.

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Answered on 10/04/13, 1:12 pm


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