I disagree with the answer above. California is a lien priority state which requires deeds to be recorded. If you record first, you are the title...

This would normally be a quiet title, but within a marriage - it's family law.

That's an interesting question - whether transferring from yourself as a married woman as her sole and separate property to a single owner triggers...

As a tenant in common you have rights to occupy 100% of the property, along with the co-tenant in common subject to any leases to third parties. ...

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I agree that this is a question for a divorce attorney. I know that divorce attorneys are expensive, but good ones are worth it. Go to a bunch...

I need to see the title documents. You are talking about a life estate? Is this recorded? Need to see title.

You don't need two witnesses for a notarization in California.

I agree with my colleague above Counsel Daymude. Do not do ANYTHING until you go to an attorney and learn what your rights are. Do not allow...

If it was me, I'd just move in and have the painters start working around them. But of course, that's not legal advice.

I would say Quiet title and argue that you are entitled to your share of the equity based on your contribution. You don't say how title is held to...