Port Saint Lucie, FL asked in Divorce for Florida

Q: we own two condos one was quick claim to my wife from mother. If we separate can she deed it back to her behind my back

I would like to know if she can do that without my knowledge if we were to separate as she was trying to do that when we talked about it. We have been living in it two years then bought a house and we rent it out along with another one

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Rand Scott Lieber
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  • Licensed in Florida

A: If she does a quit claim deed while you are married there will be a cloud on the title (a problem). Any person who is married must have their spouse sign off on a property transfer to convey a clean title. She may be able to do it but she will be creating problems for the future.

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