Divorced /remarried but still listed on house

If your ex-spouse was ordered by a court to refinance and has not done so, you can file a motion for contempt in court.

your ex-spouse’s remarriage does not have any impact on whether he/she should be held in contempt.

Lisa M. Angel
Board Certified Family Law Specialist
The Rosen Law Firm
4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 781-1741 direct voice
(919) 256-1660 direct fax
(919) 787-6668 main voice
(919) 787-6361 main fax
NCdivorce.com
email: angel@rosen.com

The response posted above is based upon the limited factual information made available and is not intended as a full and complete response to the question. The only reliable manner to obtain complete and adequate legal advice is to consult with an attorney, fully explain your situation, and allow the attorney sufficient opportunity to research the applicable law and facts required to render an accurate opinion. The basic information provided above is intended as a public service but a full discussion with an attorney should be undertaken before taking any action.

We were in a similar situation and offered my husband’s ex $ towards the refinancing in order to get her to refinance earlier. We also took less equity due just to get out of a bad situation which was ruining his credit. She did it and he finally got a credit card after trying for 2 years!

Good advice and a smart solution. Thank you.

Janet L. Fritts
Attorney with Rosen Law Firm

4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
919.787.6668 main phone
919.256.1665 direct fax

10925 David Taylor Drive, Suite 100
Charlotte, North Carolina 28262
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1829 East Franklin Street, Bldg 600
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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The response posted above is based upon the limited factual information made available and is not intended as a full and complete response to the question. The only reliable manner to obtain complete and adequate legal advice is to consult with an attorney, fully explain your situation, and allow the attorney sufficient opportunity to research the applicable law and facts required to render an accurate opinion. The basic information provided above is intended as a public service but a full discussion with an attorney should be undertaken before taking any action.

Divorce was finalized last year and ex was ordered by the court to refinance the house by June 2006 in order to remove my name. Ex has just remarried and is living in that same house. Do I still have to wait until next year or does my ex getting married again change anything? My credit is really suffering…can’t do anything until my name is off that house.

Thanks for your response.