Can I refuse to sell my house in a divorce?

Can I refuse to sell my house in a divorce?

If you and your ex own a home that is in both of your names, they cannot legally force you to sell the house. All of your monies, such as business interests, savings and capital are regarded as matrimonial assets and will often be split 50:50. Your ex can try to force you out of the home, but they cannot legally.

How do I force my ex to sell a house?

What do I do if my ex won’t sign to sell our house? You cannot force a sale, but you can try to come to an agreement with them, by either buying them out or selling them your part of the property.

Can one partner force the sale of a house?

Yes. Your ex-wife or husband can force sell your property. They can do this by applying for an order of sale of your property in the courts.

Can the court force me to sell my house?

A court order will force you to sell your home, but it can take other factors into consideration for instance whether you have children at the home. Are you married to the person who owns the house? If so what happens to the house will be determined by the divorce settlement.

Can I lie about being a first-time buyer?

If you aren’t a first-time buyer, don’t lie. We have also seen people ask whether you can be a first-time buyer again. Sadly, the answer is no. If you have ever owned an interest in a property, you are not and can never again be a first-time buyer.

Am I classed as a first time buyer if I have had a mortgage in the past?

If you have owned a property in the past then lenders will tends to class you as a next time buyer, however there are some that will say that you are a first-time buyer if you have not owned a house for the last three years.

How do you know if someone is a first time buyer?

The government could know if you are a first-time buyer buy searching the land registry for your name. They could also simply check your credit history to see if you have ever had a mortgage on your credit file.

How long does it take for the underwriter to make a decision?

two to three days