My husband bought this house on his military housing allowance.”

Thomas leaned in toward the monitor.

“The claim alleges an unrecorded family equity agreement.

There’s a formal lien application sitting in the pending basket right behind it.”

“What does that mean for my title?”

“It clouds it completely,” Thomas said.

“If the county clerk approves that pending lien, you can’t sell, refinance or change the deed without Julian’s written consent.”

“Does the power of attorney carry a valid notary seal?” I asked.