Q: what are my rights in NC regarding the sale of a home bought during my marriage?
My father in law bought a home for my husband and I and we lived there for 14 years. My estranged husband and his father are on the deed. My name is not, although I made the payments for 9 of the 14 years I lived in the home. My father in law is trying to sell the house and needs my signature on some paperwork, but he is trying to not allow me any of the money from the sale. I am wondering what I am legally entitled to given I have made most of the payments and his son and I are not yet divorced.
A: This is a matter for the divorce settlement, you have very limited rights under real property law. In order for the house to be sold while you are married, you must sign the deed but likely you cannot be forced to sign.
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