We split several years ago. Never married but jointly owned a house. Ex owed me a substantial cash sum. He always acknowledged that he owed me this money but never volunteered payment. At the time, I requested (via solicitor) that the equity be transferred to me in full settlement of any monies owed. Given the figures, I felt this was fair and my solicitor agreed. I only ever wanted back what I was owed. He ignored the letter. I then offered him a cash settlement to transfer the equity. He ignored that letter too. Child maintenance is via a csa order. He pays the minimum he can get away with.
Fast forward a couple of years and he finally agreed to sign the equity over to me. Solicitors dealt with everything. He received no cash.
Two years later, he's now implying I promised him money from the house. He hasn't asked me for a specific sum. I suspect he's in financial trouble - credit cards etc. He's always been hopeless with money. Could he pursue me for money? If so, how? And would he have any chance if he went to court?