Kathryn R. asked

⚖️  Law

I own a home in Houston, TX, on the mortgage and the deed. I was divorced in 1996, and my ex-husband did not abide by the decree. He passed away last month, and his father plans to keep the house and rent it out during probate as the estate's administrator. Both our names are on the deed and the mortgage. The divorce decree states that I am awarded the house as sole and separate property, and my ex-husband is divested of all rights and interests in it. Is the house mine, or can my ex-father-in-law take the home?

February 20th, 2024

Kelly W. answered

The ownership of the house depends on the specifics of the divorce decree and the deed. Since both y...

February 20th, 2024

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