LD 736
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Page 1 of 2 An Act To Specify Information Required in a Divorce Decree LD 736 Title Page
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recording of the decree or abstract of the decree has the force
and effect of a quitclaim deed releasing all interest in the
real estate described in the decree or abstract of the decree,
whether the interest is in fee or by statute.

 
SUMMARY

 
This bill clarifies that a decree of divorce or an abstract
of a decree for divorce involving rights to real property must
be filed in the registry of deeds for the county or the
district where the real property is located for the decree to
have any effect. This bill also expands the information that
is required to be contained in the abstract or decree.

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