Transfer of Real Estate

• A quitclaim deed commonly is used in divorces in Maryland to transfer an ownership interest from one spouse to another. A quitclaim deed does not guarantee the title to the real estate is free and clear of any liens or encumbrances.
  
  

Considerations

• A quitclaim deed is considered suitable for use in a divorce setting because both spouses are presumed to know the status of the title. A guarantee about the state of the title is not necessary.
  
  

Time Frame

• A quitclaim deed allows for the immediate transfer of an interest in real estate from one spouse to another. The transfer legally is effective when the quitclaim deed is filed with the register of deeds in the Maryland county where the real estate is located.