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Living in ex's house

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Candyfloss70 · 14/07/2020 22:53

My ex-partner and the father of my children and I separated 7 years ago.
I still live in the family home with my children (2, aged 18 and 19)
We were not married and the house is in his name only. This was because I already had my own house/mortgage when we met.
I pay the mortgage (bank transfer to him) each month.
When we were together, he made me (I know!) remortgage my house, because he needed the money for his business.
So I was left with an interest only mortgage. That house is rented out. The original mortgage would have ended next year and I would have owned that house outright.
I want to buy the house I live in from him. He never gives a straight answer.
I know that we weren't married and the house is in his name so the chances are slim.
When we were together, I paid all bills and he paid the mortgage.
I've also updated the house since he left. Decorated throughout (i know that makes no difference). New bathroom, new garden and we will need a new kitchen soon.
I recall reading before that I can put in a claim of interest i think its called.
Can anyone advise please?

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LAPD · 15/07/2020 06:19

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SionnachGlic · 15/07/2020 06:32

Go to a solicitor. Give them the financial timeline & figures. Also calculate how much you can afford in terms of a buyout. Any offer you make should reflect the reduced equity in your own property due to remortgage to contribute to his business...on the basis that it was an investment loan...unless it was not? You need proper legal advice based on all facts. Here is great for emotional support (or a bashing dep on the situation!) but for legal advice that you can rely on, get a good family law solicitor.

leafeater · 15/07/2020 07:07

@LAPD you might find it easier starting your own thread?

OneRingToRuleThemAll · 15/07/2020 07:19

It's worth seeking legal advice just in case. But as is always mentioned on here, when you are not married, what's yours is yours and what's his is his. Therefore you liquidating your asset and spending the money has no impact on him and his asset.

Collaborate · 15/07/2020 07:45

Definitely see a solicitor. I suspect you already have an interest in the house under a constructive trust. If not, you either have a stake in his business or a debt owed to you.

LAPD · 15/07/2020 09:35

Oh god - sorry! I thought I had! Can I delete this on this persons thread - I’m so sorry x

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