Is there any way I can force my ex-partner to make 50% of the repayments?
Posted on 22 October 2007
I’ve recently separated from my girlfriend shortly after we bought a house together via a joint mortgage. The reason for the separation was because of domestic violence from her against me. The repayments were set up to go out of my bank account alone (approx £800 per month). She is now demanding that I pay half the mortgage plus half of her bills (utilities etc) and therefore some months I only receive £250 - £300 from her via a cheque. Is there any way I can force her to make 50% of the repayments as she has recently moved a new partner into the house and I feel it’s unfair that I should pay for someone else’s bills.
I'm afraid you'd have to speak to a solicitor about this. Even if a separation is not a divorce, if you have property together you should get proper legal advice and take on a solicitor. As far as the mortgage is concerned; you are liable for the whole debt so it is vital that you don't miss any payments. The solicitor will be able to agree a fair split on the property based on what you have paid.
Katie.
Categories: Separation or Divorce
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