Name added on the deed.
Question Details: I am married & the mortgage & deed are in my husband's name. How do I get my name added to the deed?
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If the property is financed, then you maybe in violation of the mortgage if you add your name to the title without the lender's consent. Typically, a mortgage forbids the transferring ownership, changing ownership, or creating any other encumbrance to the title. You will need to check on this. Once done, he can execute a quit claim deed to convey 1/2 of his interest in the property to you.
Note: In order to get the lender's permission for this. you may have to go on the mortgage as well.
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