Legal Question in Real Estate Law in North Carolina
If a man owns real estate and then marries a woman, does the woman automatically become an owner of his property?
Asked on 1/10/15, 6:48 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Kenneth Love
Ken Love Law
No. As far as the deed is concerned the husband is the only owner of the property. AS far as family law is concerned, if the parties divorced and an equitable distribution action is filed, the Court could divide the equity of the property between the parties.
Answered on 1/11/15, 4:42 am
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