Dear obxwillis:
It is likely that if you owe your spouse a lump sum distributive award, that you can pay it from any source of funds you desire - including a loan or currently available sums. Be careful though - if you have negotiated for the distributive amount including your tax sheltered retirement accounts, make sure that you take into account your tax penalty for withdrawing those funds early. Best of luck.
Janet L. Fritts
Attorney with Rosen Divorce
4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
RosenDivorce.com
919-787-6668
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