House Sale Legalities Explained

Summary

If your ex is selling a house and is also the lender, it doesnt necessarily mean the house is sold. The transaction is only complete when a buyer purchases it. In Ohio, the divorce decree is legally binding, and if your ex-husband sold the house, he is obligated to give you the specified amount. Him being listed as the lender could mean he financed the buyer or still owns the house. Confirm the sale officially by consulting an attorney or contacting the county recorders office for official property records.

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Need to know if my ex is selling a house and is the lender himself,does it mean the house is sold
Hello ****,
If your ex is selling the house and also the lender, it doesn't necessarily mean the house is sold. The transaction is only complete when a buyer purchases it. Can you tell me which state this is happening in? Laws may vary by location.
Its in ohio. Our divorce decree states if he sells our rental house he is to give me a certain amount of money. On google search it shows the house as being sold. But also shows him as the lender
Hello ****,
In Ohio:
- The divorce decree is legally binding. If your ex-husband sold the house, he is obligated to give you the specified amount.
- Him being listed as the lender could mean he financed the buyer or still owns the house.
Consider consulting with a local attorney or the court for specifics.
Ok, even tho it shows the house as sold and to whom?
Hello ****,
- Even if it shows the house as sold, it's essential to confirm the sale officially.
- As the lender, your ex could still own the house.
- Consult an attorney or contact the county recorder's office in Ohio for official property records.
Ok thank you
You're welcome, ****! If you need further assistance or have any more questions, feel free to ask. I'm here to help.