I purchased a home with a girlfriend last year in Tucson Az. We got married 2 weeks later.Now divorcing. Will quit deed work since her name changed?
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I purchased a home with a girlfriend last year in Tucson Az. We got married 2 weeks later.Now divorcing. Will quit deed work since her name changed?
She entered contract with maiden name and now used quit deed in married name. Will this still be legal to release interest in said property?
Asked on July 5, 2009 under Real Estate Law, Arizona
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
I am not admitted in Arizona but in New York you have the option on a marriage license to legally use both names. If she changed her name legally check with the county clerk's office or office of the registrar of deeds (whichever is used in your county) and ask if an affidavit that explains the change will be enough. Your attorney should know as well.
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