How to legally renounce one’s share of a co-owned house?
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How to legally renounce one’s share of a co-owned house?
My ex-wife and I co-own a house in CA. We are now officially divorced we didn’t divorce in the U.S. As part of the divorce agreement, my ex-wife has agreed to giveme full ownership of the house. She would like to relinquish all here property rights for the house to me. What is the process, documents and state agencies involved to makethis official?
Asked on May 9, 2018 under Real Estate Law, California
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Your ex-wife can sign a quitclaim deed which relinquishes her entire right, title, and interest in the property to you.
The quitclaim deed is signed in the presence of a notary. The quitclaim deed becomes effective upon being recorded (filed with the County Recorder's office).
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