Can I keep my home if my ex is on the deed? | NC

About this video

Q: Can I keep my home if my ex-partner is on the deed but only I pay the mortgage? A: Yes, it may be possible, but paying the mortgage by yourself does not remove your ex-partner from the deed. The deed usually controls ownership. The mortgage controls who owes the lender. So, if your ex-partner is on the deed, they likely still have a legal ownership interest, even if they never paid the loan.…