What can I do about a joint loan if my husband and I are getting a divorce after a 2 year separation?
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What can I do about a joint loan if my husband and I are getting a divorce after a 2 year separation?
He has kept the property that we have a loan on. He is always behind and it’s ruining my credit. The mortgage company said that he cannot assume the loan until it is caught up. Is there anything I can do to get my name off of that loan?
Asked on January 3, 2013 under Family Law, Colorado
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
The only way to get your name off of the joint loan that you have with your spouse is to pay off the loan, refinance it or sell the item that is secured by the loan. Other than the above suggestions and the possibility of the loan being getting caught up, you simply cannot get your name off of it at this time if the lender refuses to voluntarily take you off of it.
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