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How do we ask the court to approve a sale of co-owned property first and decide contribution issues later? NC

Do I have to move out before a partition sale is completed if I still live in the house? NC

Can I agree to a partition sale if the other owners' names are still on the deed? NC

What happens if I consent to the sale of a co-owned house through a partition action? NC

How are sale proceeds divided when I own one-half of the house and the other half belongs to two other heirs? - NC

What happens if a relative who is not on the title is living in the house and refuses to leave? - NC

How do I handle inherited property when one co-owner's family member is occupying the home? - NC

Can co-owners sell a family home without agreeing on the realtor first? - NC

Can a co-owner be served at work in a property dispute case? - NC

How do I force the sale or division of a house I own with my ex-partner? NC

What happens if the other co-owner avoids being served in a partition action? - NC

Do I still have to pay my share of the mortgage if I moved out of a house I co-own with my ex-partner? NC

Should I sign a quitclaim deed before my ex-spouse refinances the house into their name alone? - NC

If my ex-spouse paid my buyout late, can I still claim part of the proceeds from the house sale? NC

What happens if I am still on the deed and mortgage but my ex-spouse refuses to refinance or sell the home? - NC

Can I file a partition action if my ex-spouse did not follow our separation agreement about selling the house? NC

What happens to personal property left in a house during a partition sale? - NC

What can I do if the other co-owner will not cooperate with preparing a jointly owned house for sale? - NC

Can a court-appointed commissioner sell a co-owned house as is, or require the parties to remove items and secure the property first? - NC

What happens if my ex-spouse is living in the house and will not agree to sell it? – NC

What happens if my ex-spouse is living in the house and will not agree to sell it? – NC Short Answer In North Carolina, a co-owner usually cannot block a sale forever just by refusing to cooperate. After a divorce, former spouses often own the home as tenants in common, and either cotenant may file…

What are my options if my ex-spouse cannot afford to buy out my share of the house? – NC

What are my options if my ex-spouse cannot afford to buy out my share of the house? – NC Short Answer In North Carolina, a former spouse who still co-owns a house usually does not have to stay tied to the property just because the other owner cannot afford a buyout. If the divorce is…

How can I force the sale of a house I still co-own with my ex-spouse after divorce? NC

How can I force the sale of a house I still co-own with my ex-spouse after divorce? – NC Short Answer In North Carolina, a co-owner of real estate can usually ask the court for a partition action. If the house cannot be fairly divided into separate pieces without hurting the owners’ interests, the court…

Can I file to sell a house if my ex-spouse is on the title but I am the only one on the mortgage? – NC

Can I file to sell a house if my ex-spouse is on the title but I am the only one on the mortgage? – NC Short Answer Yes. In North Carolina, a co-owner on the deed can usually file a partition case to force the sale of a house even if only one co-owner signed…

Can I buy out my ex-spouse’s interest in the house if their name is on the deed but not the mortgage? NC

Can I buy out my ex-spouse’s interest in the house if their name is on the deed but not the mortgage? – NC Short Answer Yes. In North Carolina, a former spouse whose name is still on the deed usually still owns a share of the property, even if that person is not on the…