Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Idaho

Lien questiions

I own, free and clear, a mobile home but not land. I left a relationship of 13 years (not all in one state - no common law) and agreed he could live in the mobile home. My problem is, I would like to transfer the title to him and be done with any shared responsibility. I have spent $5,000.00 to remodel the mobile and would like to recover that amount if and when he sells the mobile. Is there anyway I can sign the title over to him AND put a lien against it for the amount I paid for the remodel? (I have all receipts)

Also, I signed the title of one of my cars over to him - he insisted I not date the title. (very stupid of me not to) It has been a year and he has not put the car in his name. I have repeatedly asked him to. I do not want this liability. What can I do to protect myself? Thank you for any help.


Asked on 8/29/99, 2:27 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jeffery Hess Hawkins-Smith

Re: Lien questiions

Get an divorce attorney to look at your case. Idaho is a common property state and you may have other asset problems. As to the mobile there are ways that you can be the legal owner like a bank and if he is willing to sign a note for the $5000 when it is sold you can get your money. As to the car you are still the legal owner of record and you can go to the motor vehicle department and get a duplicate title and then resign it over to him and date it. There are other ways to claim non-responsibility but you need to see an attorney.

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Answered on 9/01/99, 9:37 am


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