Divorce financial stuff..

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Currently in divorce proceedings and both living in same house 
I have had 5 Police attendances, the last one resulted in my arrest for a sexual assault which alleged was 3 years ago...all of these accusations are completely fabricated
However I now can't return home and it's unlikely I'll be safe to due to further accusations 
Now, the house is all jointly owned, the bank account is joint and the mortgage is also...but several of the other bills...the water, the gas/electricity and several others are paid from the joint account but are only in my name....whilst I xant return there and may well be unlikely to do so, am I still liable to pay them ??. We have had the house for sale eith 2 offers that we're 10k over asking price but she has refused to accept and sell
Thankyou



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  • gwynlas
    gwynlas Posts: 2,138 Forumite
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    Are there children living in the house? If so what are custody arrangeents?

    It sounds as though she is playing dirty to try to retain house but we only have one side of the story.

    You need a solicitor. If she is wasting police time she could be prosecuted.

    If all else  fails  a court could order sale.

    In the meantime you are liable for all bills in your name
  • DE_612183
    DE_612183 Posts: 3,367 Forumite
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    are you still paying money into the joint account?

    if so I'd be tempted to set up a new bank account and get any money ( wages etc ) paid into the new account from there.


  • Voyager2002
    Voyager2002 Posts: 16,025 Forumite
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    For utility bills and council tax, tell them that you have left the property and give them her name and contact details. If at all possible provide final readings for gas and electricity meters.
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