What does "joined pro forma" mean?
Full Question:
When signing a document such as an easement, what significance does the addition of 'Joined Pro Forma by Wife _______' have. In other words what is the meaning of 'Joined by Wife Pro Forma'?
11/13/2009 |
Category: Misc |
State: Texas |
#19606
Answer:
Pro forma technically means made or done as a formality. Therefore when a spouse signs a document with that language, it typically means that the spouse is signed to recognize that the document or lawsuit is being filed by the other spouse. In many states, it is used because spouses have certain rights to property such as homestead rights even if title to the property is held by the other spouse.
