[WSBARP] Does Divorce Decree Convey Title?

[Mark Anderson]

H and W divorced in 1971.  The decree awarded real property (the family home) to W and includes the legal description of the property that was awarded.  No deed was ever recorded.  W is no longer living.  We can't find H and don't even know if he is still living.
Does the decree convey title as between H and W?
I think it should be recorded, but is that necessary to convey title?
Thanks.
Mark B. Anderson
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