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How can I get a house in my name?

My fiance and her ex-husband want the house out of his name. On the divorce decree it is ordered that a 50% undivided interest in the real property is awarded to each party at the time of closing. However, he is willing to change that to get it out of his name and in my name. How do I get this property in my name?

Asked on August 22, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Texas

Answers:

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

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Okay it sounds like there is a lot going on here and I think that you will need an attorney to look at all the documents involved.   What do you mean by the workds "at the time of closing" in all of this?  Do you meant hat they were each awarded a 50& interets in the hosue and the house ordered sold and that they are to split the proceeds?  How and what he wants to do here should be in writing in order for it to be valid.  But you need to also understand that if you take ownership before you are married you do not automatically own it with rights of survivorship like a husband and wife.  So please get help.  Good luck. 


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