Can I Keep a Co-Owned House If My Ex Won’t Sign It Over? | NC

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Q: Can I keep a house I co-own with an ex partner if they refuse to sign over their interest? A: Possibly — but paying the mortgage does not automatically remove your former partner’s ownership interest. If both names are on the deed, both people generally remain owners, regardless of who is named on the mortgage or who made the payments. Your first option is a voluntary buyout. If no agreement…