Morgage in both names-Spouse refuses to help pay it

garyde21

My spouse and I took out a mortgage almost ten years ago. We both work and I make the payments from my income. She has never helped make one payment. She officially stated she will never help me pay it. I am considering taking her to small claims court or doing something in a legal manner without going through a divorce, even though I have considered it. I admit however, I would enjoy the satisfaction of getting a court order first directing her pay up since the loan is in her name as well.

Can I actually get the law to force her to pay up? If yes, is it worth it?

Thanks!

getmore4less

Forget it.

How does the rest of your different incomes get spread out?

benjo

Does she contribute financially or otherwise?

I pay the mortgage from my account, my other half hasnt 'helped' me to make a single payment......... but, he does pay the council tax, gas/elec, water rates and all the shopping from his account and I havent 'helped' him to make a single payment.

If I demand he pays half the mortgage I suspect he will demand I pay half towards the baked beans.:eek:

snowlady07

Yours sound like a happy marriage!!!