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If the house was awarded to your ex in a divorce, but the title (deed) has not changed, you would have to list it, probably in the Statement of Financial Affairs, and explain the situation. The trustee will want to see the divorce court order.

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Q: Can you claim a house as an asset in bankruptcy if it were awarded to your ex?
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Can a quit claim deeded house be repo'd if the old owner files bankruptcy?

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