Wake Forest, NC asked in Divorce and Family Law for North Carolina

Q: If I borrowed the loan for the house and the deed is on both names, can I leave that house due to substance abuse.

We also have a 10 yr old child. I want him to leave the house.

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Angela L. Haas
Angela L. Haas
Answered
  • Raleigh, NC
  • Licensed in North Carolina

A: You can leave the house anytime you want. You will still be liable to pay the loan, however. If there is a substance abuse issue, there are other ways to force him to leave (if the right facts apply). Consult with a family law attorney about your options, and take that opportunity to have a discussion about the relevant facts associated with your issue. After obtaining more information from you, the attorney will be in a better position to answer your question relative to YOUR situation (not just a general situation).

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