Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

i want to no if i can put another persons name on the deed to my house i'm getting a divorce and my wife's name is not on the house but i want to protect it from her. So is it legal for me to add a name that will protect my interest to the deed


Asked on 12/01/09, 10:53 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Christopher Vaughn-Martel Charles River Law Partners, LLC

First, adding another person's name to your home will not protect it from equitable division by a court. Secondly, if you have already filed for divorce there is an automatic restraining order on all property and finances. You may not transfer assets or property during a pending divorce.

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Answered on 12/07/09, 6:42 am


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