Divorces can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, you end a relationship that isn’t working, but you also might have legalities and split-property management to deal with. That said, a divorced man in Maine was awarded sole possession of his house, but his ex-wife is not happy with the divorce decree. “She contacted me today demanding 10k, or she won’t sign the quitclaim deed, which would stall the refinancing,” the man posted to r/legaladvice. “In addition to that, she has threatened to move back in until she gets her money.”
This non-compliance to sign the quitclaim is problematic since the man cannot receive his ex’s money to refinance his house in Maine. Fortunately, everyone commenting in the subreddit post had a solid idea of how to deal with the ex-wife’s aggravating threat. “Would be hard to move back in with changed locks…” hinted a user. The top commenter agreed with said idea: “Change the locks and call your divorce lawyer. In that order.” There were thousands upvoting in agreement, and dozens were echoing a similar sentiment. “Cameras would be a good idea as well,” chimed in another.
Taking the ex back to court would be the move if she continued to refuse to sign the quitclaim in the settlement. After all, it was officially and legally ordered by the court and a judge. “I agree with the advice to do everything you can to stop your ex-wife from entering the property,” remarks a commenter. If she does attempt to enter the property without permission, the Maine man can trespass her. While it’s easy to quickly hate on the unreasonable ex, this does “sound like emotional bluster on her part,” comments a user. Once she comes to her senses, she’ll eventually realize she can’t fight against what’s already been settled by court law.
Luckily, OP did update the post on what he did to ensure the ex wouldn’t have her way. “Locksmith just got done changing the locks,” and “Police are in the loop in case she shows.” On top of that, his lawyer stated that the “divorce decree is enforceable regardless of signing the quitclaim,” meaning she would be trespassing if she tried to get back into his home. All that’s left now is for her to cooperate.
