Can I make my wife pay half the mortgage?

Can I make my wife pay half the mortgage?

Yes, your ex will have to pay half of the mortgage if they are listed on the mortgage as you will be both equally liable to the mortgage lender and in the case of the mortgage being defaulted then the mortgage lender will come after the both of you for the mortgage balance plus any costs.

Is spouse responsible for mortgage debt?

It is not unusual for one spouse to enter into a marriage with student loan debt, a mortgage, or a lingering car loan. You are not responsible for any debt your spouse incurred before your marriage, unless you incurred the debt together (for example – by signing a mortgage loan together).

Do I still have to pay the mortgage if I move out?

Do you have to pay the mortgage if I move out? It is common for one person to move out if the relationship breaks down. If this is the case then the person who moves out is still liable to make full repayment of the mortgage repayments.

When you split up who gets the house?

One individual owns the home and has their name on the mortgage. The other party, however, pays the bills. In the event of a split, the individual whose name is on the mortgage will have a greater right to the home.

Can my husband put our house on the market without my permission?

You can only sell the house without consent from your spouse (this includes civil partnerships) if they are not joint owners. This means you can sell, rent out or re-mortgage the property, do pretty much anything with the property that you want, without having to have your spouse’s permission.

How long does an executor have to distribute assets?

three years

Can an executor live in the house of the deceased?

In this situation, the fact that the executor lived with the deceased prior to death does not give the executor any right to continue living in the estate home after the deceased’s death. Finally, if an executor does live in the home, he or she should get the permission of all beneficiaries to do so.