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ABA Family Legal Guide
Home Ownership
Property Rights and Restrictions
Ownership Options
- How does the deed affect property ownership?
- Should both my name and my spouse's appear on the deed?
- What is the most common form of joint co-ownership?
- What is a tenancy in common?
- What's the difference between joint tenants with survivorship and tenants in common?
- How do you stipulate that you are joint tenants?
- What is tenancy by the entirety?
- What if one spouse wants to transfer a half interest to someone else during the marriage?
- In what states are these various options available?
- Are there any special considerations if you live in a community property state?
- Which form of ownership is best?
- Should a married couple ever title their house in only one name?
- How does the form of ownership affect the property settlement in a divorce?
- Does owning a home affect your estate?
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