Q: Got divorced in 2019,gave ex. special warranty deed to transfer land into his name, he has not done that.
he has not paid the taxes on the land and it is still 100% in my name as owner, Is there a limitation on getting it transferred, do I get to keep the land if I pay the taxes, to use as collateral or sale.
A:
Presumably the divorce decree awarded the property to him, and then by signing the Special Warranty Deed you have confirmed that grant to him. Therefore, the property no longer in your name, no matter who the tax bills are going to.
If you want it back, you could buy it back a the tax sale (which will eventually happen if he doesn't pay the taxes, and assuming he's actually paying the mortgage, or that the mortgage company doesn't foreclose first.
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