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Divorced in Jan 2013 and the ex got the house. Her late payments are ruining my credit. Anything I can do legally to remove myself from mortgage?
Asked on May 14th, 2019 on Debtor and Creditor - New York
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When I got divorced in January 2013, the Dissolution of Marriage stated that my wife got the house we bought and I had no further rights or responsibilities. Since then, she has been extremely late on payments and it is severely affecting my credit. What can I do to legally remove myself from mortgage if she doesnt want to sell?
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You cannot remove yourself from the mortgage. The divorce decree should have made her refinance or given you a credit if you paid to protect your credit. Nothing you can do now unless the decree provides a remedy for this problem. You can make a motion in the matrimonial court for breach of the decree, if she is in breach.
Answered on May 20th, 2019 at 5:55 AM