How doI get my name off my house if the other owner will not refinance?
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How doI get my name off my house if the other owner will not refinance?
My ex and I bought a house together 3 years ago. Now I live out of state and I want my name off the house but he hasn’t and won’t do anything to refinance. What can I do?
Asked on January 17, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Maryland
Answers:
FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you and your "ex" are still on legal title to the home that you are writing about and you want your name off of it, all you need to do is sign a quitclaim deed on the home transferring your interest to the "ex".
The problem is that there may be equity in the property that you do not want to release. As to getting your name off the loan on the property that you are writing about, the ony way to do so is to sell the property or have it refinanced.
If there is equity in the property, perhaps the other owner will buy out your interest in it as part of a refinace of the existing loan.
I suggest that you consult with a real estate attorney further about the situation you are writing about.
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