Brothers Dilema

Blakey1982

Hi There

My brother has been married for around 2 years but he recently found out his wife has been seeing someone else (who is also married). She wants to leave him and live with this other guy who has also left his partner.

My brother sold his house around 4 years ago and moved in with his wife who actually owns the house they live in and is on the mortgage solely. He gives her money every month - around 40% of the mortgage etc not including bills.

Where does he stand with the break in terms of the house? Does he have to leave as he isnt on the mortgage although he is married???

ps - my brother isnt the sharpest tool in the box.....doesnt even have a PC - can you imagine!????

opinions4u

Solicitor.

It's complicated. He needs legal advice.

If he can get himself down to Relate he might also be able to come to terms with the emotional trauma of it all too.

Costs money. But doesn't everything?

Blakey1982

Thanks opinions4u

He's really struggling at the moment which is obvious in this situation but i'm sure with the family behind him he'll be alright

bacardi.

get a good solicitor as said, if he can prove that he has been paying into the mortgage he should get a share. Has he asked his wife what her plans are regarding the split, she might volenteer a sum of money to start her new life

silvercar

A female friend in a similar situation to your brother (home and mortgage in husbands name, she contributed to mortgage) had a charge put on the property, stating her rights to be in the home under a Matrimonial Home Act. This prevented the sale and stopped the ex taking secured loans against the house until the divorce finances had been sorted.