Divorce question

What is the name of your state? California

During my marriage I purchased a house but since my spouse had bad credit I took out the loan under my name only and the deed is under my name only. My spouse signed off the deed. Does my spouse have rights over the house even though he signed off the deed? Is the house considered community property even thought he signed off the deed? Does he have a right to put a lein on it so I can't sell?

Crusita said:

What is the name of your state? California

During my marriage I purchased a house but since my spouse had bad credit I took out the loan under my name only and the deed is under my name only. My spouse signed off the deed. Does my spouse have rights over the house even though he signed off the deed? Is the house considered community property even thought he signed off the deed? Does he have a right to put a lein on it so I can't sell?

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You are still married? Here is the thing: A quit claim only gives you whatever the spouse had in the property at that time that the quit claim was signed. Since then the house has remained marital property. It was bought during the marriage using marital assets and marital income has probably paid the mortgage. Hence it is marital property and for you to sell the house you will need your spouse's permission. And he has a right to half the equity that accumulated in the house.

He signed off on an interspousal deed transfer and also my husband did not work during that time we were married so I paid all the mortgage payments. When he did start his own business he kept his money separate and I kept mine separate. I also signed a release on a 100% ownership of stock on that business. Will this make a difference? This was an agreement between both of us.