Can past mortgage payments reduce my share of the property? | NC

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Q: What happens if my ex-spouse says past mortgage payments should reduce what I receive for my share of the property? A: Past mortgage payments do not automatically reduce your share. The starting point is each co-owner's ownership interest — often one half each. But a court can make a fair adjustment if your ex-spouse proves they paid more than their share of property-related costs, like…