Dear Lisa:
Interesting question. First, when separate funds are placed into jointly titled real estate there is a presumption that those funds were gifted to the marriage. Therefore, those funds become both of your funds, regardless of the fact that they came from an inheritance.
Husband sounds like he will be liable to you though under equitable distribution. Make sure that you file an action for the same prior to the date of divorce. Best of luck.
Janet L. Fritts
Attorney at Law
4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 500
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
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919-787-6668
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