Hi , I didn’t put this in legal or divorce as I’m not really after legal advice.
I got divorced a few years ago and I admit I was terribly bitter, there was another woman who he’s still with. I naively believed the house would be signed over to me as we have a son and solicitors were promising me the world. when we went to court I learned the truth! It was my own fault but I walked away with a mesher order and 60% of the house when it’s sold. I thought I was getting a half decent deal when I agreed this but as time has gone on and I’ve calmed down I’ve been left to maintain a grotty house that needs a lot of work which im reluctant to pay for. Im responsible for all maintenance and upkeep, which I don’t agree with but I noticed it was in the court order a few months later. Again my fault for not reading it properly. I was bitter and wanting to get at my ex the last thing I wanted was for him to walk away with a big wad of cash and walk into the sunset with the other woman. Now I wish I’d taken the money and ran. The boiler kitchen or bathroom won’t last another 5 years let alone until my son finishes education, the carpets need replacing and some of the furniture is about 20 years old.
Sorry for the rant I feel like I’ve got myself into a hole and don’t know how to get out. I’m an older Mum so I don’t have mortgage capacity and I work part time when son is at school. I’ve never had a mortgage it was always and still is on husbands name but I’m paying all the bills which I can barely afford. I feel better getting everything out, I wanted to know if anyone was in a similar situation and did you find selling the house early a better option even if you went into rented accommodation.