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Joint mortgage problem
hoping for some good advice.
In 2002 I bought a flat and got a joint mortgage with my now ex, in Jan 2008 she walked out of the flat.
I had no contact from her during this time and continued to pay for the mortgage etc myself, the mortgage company would not allow any changes made without both signatures, and I couldnt sell the flat without her signature either, i had no idea where she was as she just disapeared.
She has since reappeared and has offered to allow me to buy her out of the flat, I have been unable to get a new mortgage though and this means even if i did buy her out i wouldnt be able to get a mortgage for the flat, I have offered to sell it and split the cash after I have taken half of the mortgage and repair costs I paid when she left out.
However she says she cant afford this and cant wait for the cash, either i pay her now or she disapears again in which case I am back to square one.
I hope this makes sense.
Is there anything I can do?
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Tell her in no uncertain terms she is as liable as you are for the mortgage and other expenses. You can force a sale but you will have to sue her for the money you have paid so far0
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