Quit Claim Deed
Hi,
My boyfriend would like to be removed from my title (he is not on the loan). Actually, we were kind of young and dumb to even allow the broker to tell us that he HAD to sign the title. His reasoning was that we were living together and were considered common-law in Texas, but that's a whole different story. What we are wondering is how do we get the boyfriend off of the title. Someone mentioned a Quit Claim Deed, but I also saw somewhere else that these are worthless. Please help...I'm trying to refinance, and he doesn't want to be on my title again. Someone also said I might have to get a divorce. But that seems pretty ridiculous. Even if I did file for divorce, wouldn't the courts MAKE us sell the property and split everything? He makes no claim on the property and is not interested in trying to get any part of it.
sublime7--(TX)--------------
Why haven't you asked this question of a local attorney? It is, after all, a legal question and not related to delinquent tax deeds or taz liens, the subject of this forum.
It is very simple, usually. He can sign a deed of his interest in the property to you. You can use a quitclaim deed, but there may be a stronger deed, such as a warranty deed, sale and bargain deed, grant deed, etc available to you. I'd suggest you talk to at least a paralegal and perhaps an attorney, so you do it right.
Good House Owning***********Ron Starr**********
Thanks, I have been looking for an attorney and will contact one today. So sorry I posted in the wrong forum...I'm a newbie. I appreciate your help!
Save your attorney fee. If you're going to refinance, then the title company can prepare the deed for your friend. He conveys to you prior to closing the new loan. The quality of the deed will be determined by what the Title company demands.
Definitely let the title compnay (if you are using one to handle the escrow) transfer the title as part of the refinance.
John