I have a judgement against me in 2007 ,the house deed was transferred to my wife in 2003 with a quit claim of deed

I agree with Ms. Smith. As a general rule, a lienor cannot reach property that is titled solely in your spouse's name. I am not a NC...

Please clarify the purpose of multiple appraisals in a partition lawsuit.

The value of land is something that is not "common knowledge" and therefore requires expert testimony to establish - i.e., an appraisal. If the...

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DO deeds take priority over a will if someone dies leaving a deed to his son and a will was found leaving the house to a church

I agree with Mr. Daymude that the answer to your question is fact sensitive and that you will need to consult a local attorney. If the deed...

Will adding my name to the house deed help avoid refinancing during a divorce?

Adding your name to the deed will not add your name to the mortgage and it will not excuse your (ex) spouse from the responsibility to pay the...

Written contract expired October. Verbally kept active. Found buyer via Craigs List. Do we still have to pay realtor commision?

If I understand your question, you had a signed listing agreement which ended in October. You verbally agreed to extend the listing - but did...

Does it seem reasonable to assert "prescriptive easement" or some other right over full use of my driveway (along border)?

In many states you cannot assert adverse possession or prescriptive easement against a government entity. You should speak to a local real...

Can the banks come after international assets in a foreclosure?

A bank could seek to attach your assets wherever they are located. As a practical matter, it is highly unlikely that the bank will search for...

Is there any case law that supports compromising on appraisal values and actual sale prices?

You should obtain a new appraisal. What the value of the property was a year ago is not relevant to what it is worth today. Ask you divorce...

Do I have legal recourse if my 8 year home has foundation issues and the cause is determined to be poorly compacted fill dirt?

You should contact a local construction defects attorney ASAP. If you were lulled into a false sense of security by the contractor's promise to...

Ok this is my question. my name is on the property tax statement and i also have a quit claim deed signed by myself and another

If I understand the facts, you quitclaimed your interest in a home to another person, but your name remains on the property tax bill. Although...