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How does partition in kind work with a house and liens? | NC
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Q: How does a partition in kind work when jointly owned property has a house, additional structures, and liens against only one owner's share? A: A partition in kind means the property is physically divided instead of sold — but only if that can be done fairly without substantially harming either owner. The court usually appoints commissioners to inspect the land and divide it into shares that…