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Can a Divorced Person Sell a Home if the Ex-Spouse’s Name is Still On the Deed?

Sometimes a person can gain full ownership rights to a home from a Separation Agreement or a Divorce proceeding. But what if the Deed to that home still shows both names of the divorced couple on it, and the newly single owner wishes to sell it? [ Read More… → ]

Tags: Divorce Questions · For Sale by Owner Home Sale Questions · Quitclaim and Warranty Deed Questions · Marital Separation Agreement Questions  ·  March 11th, 2010

Should I Conduct a Title Search Prior to Filing a Quitclaim Deed?

Searching title records prior to filing a quitclaim deed is a good idea, to see if becoming the owner of a property might also cause you to become liable for third party claims. But a title search doesn’t have to be expensive — in fact, it can be “free”. [ Read More… → ]

Tags: For Sale by Owner Home Sale Questions · Quitclaim and Warranty Deed Questions  ·  July 16th, 2009