Messy break up

fiveinourhouse_2 · 5 August 2019 at 10:13PM

Can anyone help please. Where do I stand legally. My partner and I have bought a house through the Lift Scheme. We have had the property for four months. My parents helped us with the deposit.

Things have completely broken down. He has a young son, joint custody with his ex. The relationship has become abusive.

Where do I stand legally? My understanding is that we can’t sell for two years and my partner is insisting I leave. What can I do in this situation?

Thank you

LittleMrsThrifty · 7 August 2019 at 9:53AM

1). Do not leave
2). See a solicitor
3). If he is physically abusive, speak to the police

Ultimately if you can't sell for two years you will need to come up with an arrangement during that time and then sell afterwards. If you leave there will be no incentive for him to ever sell the house so you need to stay put.

onwards&upwards · 7 August 2019 at 1:23PM

First thing, are you safe there?

Kojak12 · 15 August 2019 at 4:18PM

Definitely get legal advice in order to protect your position and report him to the police. You might be able to get a restraining order and force him to leave the property. After all, if you have contributed more to it due to the deposit it's more yours than his.

Comms69 · 15 August 2019 at 4:28PM

Kojak12 wrote: »

Definitely get legal advice in order to protect your position and report him to the police. You might be able to get a restraining order and force him to leave the property. After all, if you have contributed more to it due to the deposit it's more yours than his.

Depends on what the deeds say...

the OP cannot get a restraining order, but may be able to get an inunction

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