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    s_tephanie Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 1, 2010, 10:06 AM
    Rights to a house in my old married name.
    I brought a house with my ex husband, he has now re married, as have I plus I have changed my name.
    What rights to the house do I have?
    My name is still on the mortgage and the deeds on the house.
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    Jul 1, 2010, 10:17 AM

    If your name is still on the mortgage you still have an obligation to pay if he fails to.

    Wasn't that issue addressed upon your divorce to him? A good lawyer would have included that in the settlement.

    As long as your name remains on the deed... you retain partial ownership rights.
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