# ED (Equitable Distribution) Payments Received **URL:** \ **Category:** Divorce and Separation Answers\ **Created:** [August 22, 2007, 5:50pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/ed-equitable-distribution-payments-received/4909 "2007-08-22T17:50:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Helena\_Nevicosi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/db5fbb/32.png) [@Helena\_Nevicosi](https://forum.rosen.com/u/Helena_Nevicosi)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2007, 5:50pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/ed-equitable-distribution-payments-received/4909/1 "2007-08-22T17:50:27Z")
Generally, when a court enters an ED award they would order the property to be dealt with within a reasonable time. I would suggest you propose putting some period of time in there within which she is required to sell the home or buy you out. Helena M. Nevicosi Attorney with Rosen Law Firm 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500 Raleigh, North Carolina 27607 919.787.6668 main phone 919.787.6361 main fax Charlotte Office 301 McCullough Drive Suite 510 Charlotte, NC 28262 Main Phone: (704)307.4600 Main Fax: (704) 9343.0044 Durham & Chapel Hill Office 1829 East Franklin Street Building 600 Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (919) 321.0780 > **[North Carolina Divorce Law - Legal Answers and Info](https://www.rosen.com/)** > > The best resource for divorce in NC. Find accurate, legal, family law advice from attorneys practicing in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill. 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 only, a full discussion with an attorney should be undertaken before taking any action. The information posted on this forum is available for public viewing and is not intended to create an attorney client relationship with any individual. These answers are provided for informational purposes only, a person should consult with their own individual legal counsel before taking any action that could affect their legal rights or obligations. ---
**Author:** ![dspeedy7](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/c37758/32.png) [@dspeedy7](https://forum.rosen.com/u/dspeedy7)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2007, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/ed-equitable-distribution-payments-received/4909/2 "2007-08-22T13:35:39Z")
Is it possible to receive Equity agreed upon in our ED prior to the sale of the house if she still lives there, is able to maintain residence and pyments herself, and has our child there as well. I wanted nothing from the divorce in ED except half the equity on the house we built together. Her consent order stated “upon sale of the residence.” That could be years down the road right? Can’t I request that the sum of the equity owed to me be paid prior to the sale of the residence. In addition there is nothing in there about not being responsible for either parties attorney fees. Shouldn’t I put that in there as well? Please advise. I am going at this alone. Attorney was too expensive. i mean she is keeping all the furniture, the house, all other gifts from teh weeding 5 years ago, the vacation property in florida. I that too much to ask for a lump sum up front? Or Should i ask for all of the equity in the house (approx. 10K)? D. L.