Property Ownership
Under Florida's constitutional homestead protection, a married person cannot sell or mortgage the family homestead without:
AApproval from the homeowner's insurance company
BThe joinder (signature) of the non-titled spouse✓ Correct
CApproval from FREC
DA court order from a family law judge
Explanation
Florida's constitutional homestead law requires the joinder of both spouses on any deed or mortgage of the family homestead, even if only one spouse holds title. This protects the family from one spouse unilaterally encumbering or selling the home.
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