How do I get my ex-girlfriend off the deed if she has abandoned the property?

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How do I get my ex-girlfriend off the deed if she has abandoned the property?

I bought a house and it is in my name and the name of another lady. She made a few payments but stopped paying her half while I was stationed overseas. When I came back from overseas over a year ago and she had abandoned the house, took my things and notices of past property taxes were posted on the door. I had to pay $6,000 in past property taxes and I am also the only one making the house payments. I bought the house through owner financing. Her name is still on the deed and I would like to remove her off of it. She refuses to sign a quick claim deed

Asked on September 1, 2011 Florida

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

You need to obtain help from an attorney in your area as soon as you possibly can.  She is the legal owner of the house and she has rights here.  But she also has obligations.  I can not tell if she is on the other documents you speak of here: the tax bill and the mortgage.  If she is then her obligations are documented there.  If she is not do not worry: she still may have these obligations.  Why will she not sign over the house?  Does she want to be bought out?  You need to sit down with the lawyer and speak about your options on the matter.  You may have to bring an action against her to pay her obligations.  AT that point in time she may be so overwhelmed with the prospect of having to pay you so much money she will negotiate a deal.  Good luck.


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