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Most likely, yes, there would be an obligation to pay a Promissory Note upon the refinancing of a home formerly owned by a divorced couple.<\/p>\n

But the terms of the promissory note itself (and perhaps even the Divorce decree) must be closely examined to ensure that the obligation to pay is still legally binding. <\/p>\n

For advice specific to any personal legal questions, Standard Legal always recommends you consult a qualified, licensed attorney; you can find a local attorney for FREE<\/a> at Standard Legal’s Attorney Find page.<\/p>\n

To create a Promissory Note without an attorney, see Standard Legal’s Promissory Notes legal forms<\/a> software page.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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