Can I Keep a House If My Ex Won’t Sign Over Their Share? | 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 their name remains on the deed. Under North Carolina law, you can first try to negotiate a voluntary buyout. If that fails, either owner may file a partition action. The court may award the…