I was awarded the home in divorce can my ex sue me if I default on the mortgage

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I was awarded the home in divorce can my ex sue me if I default on the mortgage

I am going thru divorce where I’m
awarded the home but I’m having
trouble paying my mortgage can my
ex sue me if I default on the
mortgage our file for bankruptcy
in North Carolina

Asked on April 27, 2017 under Family Law, North Carolina

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 6 years ago | Contributor

If under the terms of the divorce order, decree, or settlement you have to make the payments but fail to do so, and failing to do so affects him adversely (e.g. damages his credit; causes him to be sued) then yes, he can sue you: you violated your legal obligations, causing harm or damage to him.


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