Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Virginia

QuitClaim Deeds?

Is the QuitClaim Deed the Way to go? I am in seperation phase of Divorce. My wife is to buy me out and take over the house and land. Will the QuitClaim protect me in court in case my wife defaults? I do not want to be responsible for a house I no longer hold Deed to.


Asked on 5/16/07, 6:24 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Strupp Robert J. Strupp,Attorney at Law, PLC

Re: QuitClaim Deeds?

Is there a mortgage? If so, one spouse deeding, quitclaim or otherwise, generally does not release the other from the mortgage obligations.

Do either of you have legal representation in the divorce case?

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Answered on 5/16/07, 8:37 pm


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