If my ex wife’s name is on the deed to the home which was awarded to me in our divorce, what needs to happen to list the house and sell it?
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If my ex wife’s name is on the deed to the home which was awarded to me in our divorce, what needs to happen to list the house and sell it?
Asked on April 10, 2012 under Real Estate Law, West Virginia
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M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The divorce decree should have also ordered that she execute a deed of transfer of some sort. I would have her execute a warranty deed rather than a quit claim deed but the latter works as well. Then file it. Yes, it will cost you to record but then there will be no hassles down the road. Once you are the legal owner of the property you can list it for sale.
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