What forms do I need to file in court to extend the time I have to refinance?
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What forms do I need to file in court to extend the time I have to refinance?
My divorce decree states that I must refinance my marital home to get my ex-
husband of the mortgage or sell the home by the month after next. I have spoken with several lenders but I will need another couple of months to bring my credit score up about 30 points. What will I need to file with the court in order to ask the judge for an extension?
Asked on May 21, 2018 under Real Estate Law, Massachusetts
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
You file a motion asking the court to extend the time: a motion is how you ask the court to do something in an existing case (even if the case was nominally wrapped up or completed). You use the name and docket number of your divorce case. Provide as much back-up (e.g. communications from the lenders) to support your request as possible as attachments to your certification or affidavit.
The above is the second thing you do: the first is, ask you ex to consent to more time. Courts are very likely to grant extensions when all the parties involve agree to it. If he agrees, get his consent in writing.
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