An interspousal transfer deed, technically called an interspousal transfer grant deed, is a legal document used to give sole ownership of shared property, like a house, to one person in a marriage. Interspousal transfer deeds are commonly employed in divorce cases to transfer community property to one spouse.
What are Interspousal obligations?
When a spouse inflicts tortious injury upon the other spouse—known as an “interspousal tort”—a court will consider the tortfeasor-spouse’s liability when dividing assets upon divorce. In such cases, the court can award a greater share of the community estate to the injured spouse.
What happens if I fail to transfer my Car title to my husband?
If the court gives the car to your husband or wife when they are dividing up marital property during the proceedings, failure to transfer ownership of the vehicle can result in contempt charges. To avoid this, getting your name off the car title should be one of your first priorities.
Is it possible to transfer property title between family members?
Meldon D’Cruz, principal at Cruz Legal in Melbourne, says it’s possible to transfer property titles between family members, but it requires careful consideration. He says owners transfer properties for many reasons, but the main drivers are:
How can I remove my former spouse from the title of my house?
Once the court awards you the marital home, the next step is to remove your former spouse from the title. The most common way is to transfer the title into your name as sole owner through a quitclaim deed. The form by itself does not prove your former spouse had ownership rights. That would require a title search.
What do I need to do to transfer title to someone else?
Alternatively you may want to add a name to the title register if, for example, you want to make a spouse, partner or family member a joint owner. In this situation, you will need to fill in a ‘Transfer of Whole of Registered Title’ form and send it to HM Land Registry, along with the correct fee and identity verification forms.
