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Deed Drafting Services
We draft the right deed for each divorce-related property transfer — and identify issues before they become problems. All services are offered at a flat fee.
Warranty Deed
Full warranty of title against all claims.
$270
Flat fee
About This Service
A warranty deed provides the broadest protection available to the grantee. The grantor warrants title against all claims — not just those arising during the grantor's ownership, but against any claim from any source. In a Texas divorce context, a warranty deed is appropriate when the decree calls for a complete, unconditional transfer of the property interest.
When This Is Appropriate
- The decree specifically calls for a warranty deed
- A full warranty transfer is appropriate given the facts
- The transfer is to a third party requiring full title assurance
Special Warranty Deed
The most common deed type in Texas divorce transfers.
$270
Flat fee
About This Service
A special warranty deed warrants title only against claims arising during the grantor's period of ownership. It does not warrant against defects that existed before the grantor acquired the property. This is the most commonly appropriate deed type in Texas divorce-related property transfers, and is widely accepted by title companies and lenders in the state.
When This Is Appropriate
- The decree calls for a special warranty deed
- The transfer is between divorcing spouses
- A title company or lender requires a deed with limited warranty
- The parties want to limit the grantor's warranty to their period of ownership
Owelty of Partition Package
A complete package for equity buyout transfers.
$400
Flat fee
About This Service
An owelty of partition is used in Texas when one spouse is buying out the other's equity interest in the marital home as part of a divorce settlement. This package includes both documents required to complete the transaction: an owelty of partition promissory note and an owelty of partition deed of trust. Together, these instruments formalize the equity obligation and secure it against the property.
Package Includes
- Owelty of Partition Promissory Note
- Owelty of Partition Deed of Trust
When This Is Appropriate
- One spouse is retaining the home and buying out the other's equity
- The decree calls for an owelty of partition
- A lender requires owelty documentation as part of a refinance
- The equity buyout needs to be formally documented and secured
We Review Before We Draft
Before preparing any deed, we review the final decree and property language to confirm we have everything needed to draft correctly. If the decree language is unclear, incomplete, or raises a concern, we identify it before work begins — not after.
Recording & Filing
Original documents are required for recording. Your attorney files the deed with the county clerk — we make sure they know exactly what to expect and what is needed to get it done.
Your Attorney Files the Documents
Because original documents are required for recording with the county clerk, your office handles the filing directly. This ensures the chain of title is properly maintained and the deed is recorded under your supervision as the attorney of record.
We Guide You Through the Process
We provide clear instructions on what is required to record in the applicable county — including the correct number of originals, notarization requirements, applicable filing fees, and what to expect from the county clerk's office at the time of submission.
Our flat fees cover drafting services only. County filing fees are not included and are paid separately at the time of recording. Filing fees vary by county and are set by the county clerk.
Ready to Submit a Deed Request?
Send us the decree and property information. We will review the language, confirm the appropriate deed type, and provide a flat-fee quote before work begins.