Q: Who owns the timeshare that I purchased with my ex-wife prior to our divorce?
The deed was never changed to give ownership to either party prior to the divorce. The mortgage on the unit has been satisfied. Who is responsible for accrued maintenance fees?
A:
As it stands right now, you are both owners and both are therefore liable for the ongoing maintenance fees. If you don't want it, you could offer it to your ex-wife. In many cases I've had, I usually help communicate with the ex-spouse to determine who will take ownership. In the alternative, I've also helped individuals who simply want to return the deed to the timeshare company. I recently wrote an article for my state's bar association which summarizes options for timeshare owners. You can find it here: https://www.targheelaw.com/article
Good luck and let me know if you have any questions.
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