How to put caveat on property owned by husband?

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Xena The Warrior Princess

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I was just wondering how to do it, and what is the procedure? I heard that my friends' husband is about to sell investment property under her nose, and is there any way of preventing it ASAP?
 

Rod

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What State does she live in?

Caveat laws are similar in each State but not identical. The best thing she can do is see a property or family lawyer and ask them to put a caveat on for her.
 

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I agree.

Once sold it may be too late to do anything as the proceeds can 'disappear' very quickly, and especially if there is any kind of overseas link in the family.