Elizabeth: I think the Lawyer was trying to protect you in the short term from refinancing/other financial issues related to the house which is why your name was removed. My ex tried to buy a house before the waiting period for the divorce to be final (on the court date). My Lawyer told me to have nothing to do with the purchase of the house so that I would not have to be financially responsible. He did buy a house later on his own without a credit check on me. I got the house in the divorce and the deed was put in my name by my Lawyer. Hope this helps.