Can my ex force me to pay half the mortgage?

April 22, 2021 Admin

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Can my ex force me to 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.

Do I have to still pay the mortgage if we separate?

If you’re both named on the mortgage, you’re both responsible for the payments – including any arrears – even if one of you moves out. When you separate, you might be able to make other arrangements for paying it.

What happens if my ex stops paying the mortgage?

If you stop paying your mortgage repayments in full then your home could be repossessed by your mortgage lender. The other implications are that your credit score could be negatively affected that will have an impact on any future mortgage application, mobile phone contract or loan approval.

What happens to the mortgage if we split up?

Your joint mortgage will not change until you or your partner take action. This could be selling your home and splitting the money, buying out your partner or paying off the mortgage. If you plan to sell the home, both partners need to give written approval before you can put it on the market.

Does my husband have to pay the bills until we are divorced UK?

In short, there is a common law duty imposed upon spouses to support each other whilst the marriage/civil partnership exists but what many people aren’t aware of is that the duty continues after separation as a result of statute. There is no automatic entitlement to spousal maintenance on divorce or dissolution.

Can my ex sell our house without my consent?

If you and your ex-wife hold title as joint tenants, you both own the house. Ownership as tenants in common means you can sell your half of the house without her permission – but only half. Deeds differ from titles in that the title declares how ownership is held and allows transfer of that ownership.