Financials living together after separation

[Hillrunner1]

Hi all, parent from Scotland here. My partner and I have decided to split up. We are not married but are living together and have a number of financial commitments which we took on jointly (mortgage, car finance etc). My partner earns around twice as much as me and has now requested that we split the monthly bills until the assets are sold. My current salary wont cover half of the monthly bills. Not sure how I'm meant to pay with money I don't currently have. Any advice? Thanks all

That’s really shit but mortgage you are joint liable. Car finance whilst you may have agreed to pay jointly is usually only in one name. Legally the person named on the finance agreement is liable. I hope it’s not you 😬

given you seem to be worse off in this situation I’d maybe appeal to his better nature if you can. Agree half the mortgage so you get 50% equity but explain you can’t afford the finance for the car payments. If it’s in his name, ask if you would be able to sell it or he pays in full and gives you your proportion of equity? You could use this as money for your fresh start.

good luck xx