Post-Divorce Property MDA Amendment - Middle Tennessee
divorce attorney Tennessee Jul 22, 2026
Location: Middle Tennessee (specifically Wilson County) Hello! My ex (32m) and I (30f) finalized our divorce almost 3 years ago (we were separated for almost a year before that). We had just bought a house before the separation and divorce, and the MDA states that I would take over the mortgage payments and we would remain as co-owners. Neither of us could afford to refinance on our own and with the interest rates. And we would’ve been selling at a loss, if we could sell at all. Now that’s it’s been a while, my ex and I agreed to do a quitclaim deed to get him off title. I’d heard back from the title company about the search and scheduling us to come sign this week. Almost immediately, my ex texted that he wanted to discuss payment of his portion of the downpayment, etc., which would likely be almost $20k. He’s fully aware that I don’t have that kind of money to give him. I’m seeing that maybe he and I could file a petition to amend the MDA to state that he would get a certain percentage of the proceeds if/when the house sells with language about a quitclaim deed being executed within a certain amount of time after the amendment is granted. However, I’m also seeing that this mostly pertains to child support changes and not property. I also read that we could file some kind of private contract/settlement agreement. Any advice?? I’m needing to reply to him probably tomorrow, so quick responses are REALLY appreciated!
