Can I remove my ex-boyfriend from the deed to my house?
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Can I remove my ex-boyfriend from the deed to my house?
I added my then boyfriend to the deed of my house since we were talking about getting married and he was helping out with expenses. Now we have broken up.
Asked on October 21, 2018 under Real Estate Law, Texas
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
The fact is that you cannot just remove you ex from the deed. At this point, he is a legal owner of the property the same as you and enjoys all of the same rights. If you want his name off of the title, he will have to agree to it or else you can buy him out if you file a lawsuit for "partition", assuming that he will sell. If not, then the court will order that the property be sold and the proceeds equitablr divided between you.
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