24. April 2008: Michigan Title Company Forces Married Persons to Take Title in Spouse's Name

Question:

Can a married women in Michigan own property solely in her name?

My daughter is in the process of buying a home in Michigan. The mortgage will be in her name only. The Michigan title company closing the transaction is directing her that if a person is married and buying property in Michigan they must take title “by the entireties.” The husband that is not employed, has not worked for a year, and has a poor credit history and has nothing to do with the mortgage MUST have his name on the title. ...More

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