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Court application to force house sale
Goodegg2018
Posts: 1 Newbie
Hi, my partner still co-owns a house with his ex-wife (they divorced 11 years ago!) No one lives in the house now and the ex actually lives in another country. My partner wants to sell it and she used to want to keep it but, in theory, has been trying to sell it for 2 years. She actually seems to have been sabotaging the sale though ie she initially advertised it for approximately double its actual value, she has rejected reasonable offers for it, she has refused to extend the leasehold and has now taken it off the market. We have been told we can apply to court for an order to essentially force her to sell it and asking a judge to sign paperwork on her behalf if she is not cooperative. Does anyone know which court application we use? We can't afford a lawyer to advise us. Thank you. If you know any more about this process that would also be useful.
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Given the value involved here I'd definitely be looking at getting a solicitor. Most will do a free consultation to give you an idea of viability and costs.0
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Talk to a solicitor SPECIALISING in this sort of issue. i.e. high street one probably no use.0
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In practice you usually only need to threaten going legal about it - once the other party realises the costs involved (and how much it will deter buyers) they are likely to see sense.0
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