Divorce and Mortgage Payments

bonzo12

Hi

I am looking for some advice.

I have left the matrimonial home and am separated from my wife and child. I have moved into a flat and am paying rent. My wife refuses to sell the house. How am I expected to pay both rent and mortgage? What should I do in the short-term?

The_J

Move back in?

Act like grown ups for a few months so that your child is not affected with money being wasted on rent. I presume there is a spare bedroom?

edit: alternatively, stop paying the mortgage, destroy your credit rating, get repossessed and see how she likes it.

bonzo12

The_J wrote: »

Move back in?

Act like grown ups for a few months so that your child is not affected with money being wasted on rent. I presume there is a spare bedroom?

edit: alternatively, stop paying the mortgage, destroy your credit rating, get repossessed and see how she likes it.

Unfortunately "grown up behaviour" is not an option with her! She continues to assault me in front of my child when I drop her off after seeing her for the day. She asked me to leave the family home. Divorce proceedings have commenced.

stinky_daddy

bonzo12 wrote: »

Hi

I am looking for some advice.

I have left the matrimonial home and am separated from my wife and child. I have moved into a flat and am paying rent. My wife refuses to sell the house. How am I expected to pay both rent and mortgage? What should I do in the short-term?

Two things spring to mind

1) is the mortgage in both of your names (if only yours, then surely she has no say in the selling)

2) speak to a solicitor (if divorce proceedings have already commenced, why have you not discussed this with a solicitor already)?
If you haven't yet sought legal advise, do so immediately (you used to be able to get a free 30 minute consultation), otherwise, how do you plan on defending (probably the wrong choice of word) yourself?

s_d

bonzo12

Mortgage in both our names but I have always paid it

Have appointment with solicitor to talk about way forward and submit Form E next week

Have not defended but took it on the chin - literally several times! Have not arranged to see my child since Easter as dont want to cause further upset!

Am in tenancy agreement for 6 months now and sharing with friend