Household maintenance costs post divorce

[onwardsandupwards23]

ExDH and I separated in August 2022. We've reached a financial settlement. I'm buying him out of the family home. We have one DD (age 2) and share custody 50:50. He moved back in with his parents.

He will still have ownership of the house whilst his name remains on the mortgage until the end of the current term in 18 months. I probably should have insisted on transfer of ownership on receipt of the lump sum payment but I was worn down by the legal process - I just wanted it to be over.

My question is about household maintenance costs. Is he responsible for any? He contributed to the mortgage for a time but no bills or maintenance. My deck is getting a little wobbly and needs work to make it safe for DD. Should he contribute to this or not?

There’s no legal requirement for him to, if that’s what you’re asking.

I figured as much..

If you have agreed the lump sum, then he won't have any benefit from the house now or in 18 months (unless he's turning up and using the house?) in which case I think it would be unreasonable to expect a contribution at this point.

The fact I'm taking on the house which is old and all need regular maintenance is accounted for in the amount my ex is getting.

I agree with the other posters; once the lump sum is agreed and/or paid, he would no longer benefit from any maintenance/improvements and so shouldn't need to contribute unless he is kind enough to do so to create a better/safer environment for his young child.

Your post implies that you've already paid him the lump sum but he is still named on the deeds? If this is the case, did you get everything written down by solicitors? I am concerned you've paid him off, but left a door open for him to ask for more money in 18 months when you want him off the deeds/mortgage?

I think your taking the piss to ask
unlees the lump sum renegotiated in 28 no time when the value of property no doubt increased

18 months

No. You've reached a financial settlement. He is no longer responsible for any household costs on what in effect is your house .