How to add my Fiance' to the Deed in FLorida

[Dragon2650]

What is the name of your state? Florida

I have been issued court orders for payment of attorney's fees to my ex-spouse. I purchased a home, in my name alone, 10 years ago, which I filed for my "Designation of Homestead" in 1998. My fiance' has lived here with her children (now over 18) since the purchase and has paid half of everything. How, or can I add her to the deed to protect her (our) interests from a future judgment (I assume it will be a money judgment) and lien against the real estate by the divorce court? Should we get "legally" married right away and immediately deed the property as Tenants by the Entireties, or put the property into a trust? Time is of the essence. What are the pro's & con's? Is there a better way to protect our investment and interests (equity) from a judgment? Regards.

 

[seniorjudge]

What is the name of your state? Florida

I have been issued court orders for payment of attorney's fees to my ex-spouse. I purchased a home, in my name alone, 10 years ago, which I filed for my "Designation of Homestead" in 1998. My fiance' has lived here with her children (now over 18) since the purchase and has paid half of everything. How, or can I add her to the deed to protect her (our) interests from a future judgment (I assume it will be a money judgment) and lien against the real estate by the divorce court? Should we get "legally" married right away and immediately deed the property as Tenants by the Entireties, or put the property into a trust? Time is of the essence. What are the pro's & con's? Is there a better way to protect our investment and interests (equity) from a judgment? Regards.

You need to get with a real estate attorney real quick.

While you are there, ask about the penalties for hiding assets in fraud of a judgment creditor.

You certainly want to protect yourself, but you do not want to go to jail.