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[VA] [VA] How do I remove my former spouse’s name from our property title using a quitclaim deed?

Hello, I jointly own a house in VA, Prince William county with my former spouse. I am completing a quit claim deed. Do both names have to appear as grantors when executing the Quitclaim deed?

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In Virginia (including Prince William County), if both you and your former spouse are on the current deed as joint owners, then both of you must appear as grantors on the Quitclaim Deed in order to legally transfer full ownership interest to one party.

The grantor(s) on a quitclaim deed must include everyone who currently holds legal title to the property. If both names are on the existing deed, then both must sign as grantors to legally transfer their shared interest. In your case, since the divorce decree awards the property to your ex-husband, both of you (you and your ex) need to sign as grantors, and your ex-husband will also be the grantee (the person receiving the full interest).

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Hello, I jointly own a house in VA, Prince William county with my former spouse. I am completing a quit claim deed. Do both names have to appear as grantors when executing the Quitclaim deed?

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I understand the importance of correctly completing the quitclaim deed. Are you looking to remove your former spouse's name from the property title?

yes

Lexi

Lexi, Chatbot

Have you already discussed this matter with your former spouse, and are they willing to sign the quitclaim deed to transfer their ownership interest?

yes

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Is there anything else the Real Estate Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured they’ll be able to help with your quitclaim deed.

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Queeneth E. Esq

Queeneth E. Esq

Hello. My name is Queeneth. I am an attorney with over 8 years of legal experience. I will do my best to assist you today. First I need to ask you a few questions to give you the best answer. (Kindly note that our conversation does not establish an attorney–client relationship.)

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Yes, please go ahead with the questions.

Queeneth E. Esq

Queeneth E. Esq

How long have you jointly owned the house for?

For 8 years.

Queeneth E. Esq

Queeneth E. Esq

Thank you for the feedback. Please allow me some time to prepare a response. I will get back to you shortly.

Both of our names are on the current deed. As per the divorce decree, my ex-husband gets the house. My question is whether both of our names need to be signed as grantors.

Queeneth E. Esq

Queeneth E. Esq

Thank you for your patience.

Queeneth E. Esq

Queeneth E. Esq

In Virginia (including Prince William County), if both you and your former spouse are on the current deed as joint owners, then both of you must appear as grantors on the Quitclaim Deed in order to legally transfer full ownership interest to one party.

The grantor(s) on a quitclaim deed must include everyone who currently holds legal title to the property. If both names are on the existing deed, then both must sign as grantors to legally transfer their shared interest. In your case, since the divorce decree awards the property to your ex-husband, both of you (you and your ex) need to sign as grantors, and your ex-husband will also be the grantee (the person receiving the full interest).

Queeneth E. Esq

Queeneth E. Esq

Is there anything else you would like me to explain or any additional information you need? Feel free to ask.

Thank you very much. I appreciate your time. This is all for today!

Queeneth E. Esq

Queeneth E. Esq

You’re welcome. I'm happy to have assisted you today.

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