Seperation and mortgage

Posted on 2 October 2008

my partner has recently left the household. We have a child that remains with me at the moment. when she gets her own place we will have roughly 50-50 care of her. The house mortgage is in both of our names. is she liable for half the mortgage until the house is sold or i buy her out. if she is and refuses to pay what can i do?

 

Hi Jonathan
 
Whilst the mortgage is in joint names you are both liable.  I can only recommend you seek legal advice.
 
I wish you all the best.
 
Bea

 

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