Division of Property

North Carolina Divorce Law Divorce and Separation Answers
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Dear espence:

Greetings. The courts generally divide property 50/50. I am not sure what circumstance you are looking at - you can simply refinance and pay your husband his share of the equity from the home, if other factors do not exist for dividing the property differently. You may want to file a divorce from bed and board and you should file for child support, even if he is living with you. Thank you.

Janet L. Fritts
Attorney with Rosen Law Firm

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My husband and I own a home. Our names are on the deed however, only my name is on the mortgage. My husband does not work. I pay all of the household bills. Do the courts divide the property 50/50 or do they take circumstances like mine into consideration? We have 4 kids together and still live in the same household. He refuses to leave the household. We have been married 8 yrs, he has worked in the past but has never contributed to the household.

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