How Do You Remove Spouse From Grant Deed?
Married couples who own a home typically have their ownership interest recorded on a grant deed filed with the county recorder’s office where their home is located. (In community property states, the document is sometimes called a “community property grant deed.”) When a change in life occurs, either through death, divorce or otherwise, removing one of the spouses from the grant deed is required. If both spouses are alive and competent to manage his or her affairs, the removal of the name can be done voluntarily. In the case of death and sometimes during a divorce, a court order is required to remove the name. Locate the original grant deed for the property. If it’s not available for some reason, a copy can be used to work from so long as it’s reliable. Obtain a quit claim deed form and complete this document using the information from the grant deed. Once completed, this document will be filed in the county recorder’s office in the county where the property is located. Insert the lega
