Dear Dapples21,
If your husband has a separation agreement that specifically states that his former wife was to refinance the loan within 1 year of their separation, and she has not made any attempts to do so, then he may have an action against her for specific performance or perhaps breach of contract. However, if she has made a good faith effort to try to refinance the loan, and cannot qualify, there may not be anything your husband can do, and a breach of contract action will only cost him money he may not recover. Either way, if he sues her, keep in mind that nothing will happen quickly, as civil actions tend to take several months.
However, if your husband and his former wife have a Consent Order (which is a court order to which the parties have agreed upon the terms), then his remedy may take less time. He can file a Motion in the Cause, which is basically an action for contempt.
I hope that helps!
Good luck!
Shonnese D. Stanback
Attorney
The Rosen Law Firm
4101 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 200
Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
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NCdivorce.com
email: sstanback@rosen.com
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