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The execution of the quit claim deed was witnessed by a notary public.
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We signed [the settlement agreement] and had it notarized the same day as the quit claim deed (2006).
The notaries should have records confirming the date that the documents were notarized.

I agree with despritfreya that you should retain a lawyer to represent you in the bankruptcy court. Your lawyer can review your settlement agreement, as well as the divorce judgment to see how it was referenced in the judgment, to try to establish that this property distribution dates back to 2006, and that the home was in fact awarded to you as part of the divorce. Your lawyer can seek documentation to confirm the date of the execution of the deed. Your lawyer can attempt to rebut any claim by the trustee that, due to the late recording, creditors may have a claim against the real estate. Etc.