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Are spouses required to sign quitclaim?

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wakeena99 Joined: 13 Nov 2008 Posts: 1 1.30 Dollars($)	Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 12:19 am    Post subject: Are spouses required to sign quitclaim? Like 0 Dislike 0 We live in California. When single & un married, my husband and an unmarried friend (as co-signer) purchased a property (joint tenancy). Both are now married (separately). We need the co-signor to quitclaim on this property. Will the co-signor's spouse need to sign the quitclaim as well? Thank you.
Niicss Joined: 03 Oct 2005 Posts: 4834 Location: New Jersey 508.88 Dollars($)	Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 3:55 am    Post subject: Like 0 Dislike 0 Hi wakeena! As far as I know, property acquired before marriage is considered to be separate and belongs to the person who acquired it. So in this case, I don't think the co-signer's spouse will need to sign the quitclaim deed. Thanks.
jheard Moderator Joined: 12 Dec 2007 Posts: 742 Location: Houston, TX 117.92 Dollars($)	Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 7:43 am    Post subject: Like 0 Dislike 0 Niicss is technically correct. However, just in case, sign a quitclaim deed because the co-signor's husband may argue they have a community property interest in the property for equity acquired during marriage. _________________ Disclaimer: This is not legal advice and I am not your lawyer. The information provided in this forum is for discussion purposes only, and is no substitute for an in-person consultation with an attorney who can analyze all of the facts and determine how your state and local laws may apply to your specific situation.

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