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I can't afford a solicitor for transfer of equity

7 replies

haras999 · 21/07/2026 20:48

Advice desperately needed please.
My ex husband was meant to transfer the equity to myself, removing himself from the title of deeds. This should have been done 6 years ago but he wouldn't despite the court order.
After 9 long weeks of asking he has said he will do it.
He needs to remove himself from the deeds but his name stays on the mortgage as he was the main applicant and I cannot remove him.
The mortgage company has agreed for him to be removed from the title of deeds.
As he was ordered to remove his name I, ignorantly, was under the impression he would have to organise it, pay for a solicitor and i would just need to sign but his solicitor has said I need a solicitor as mine will do the majority of work therefore costing me a significant amount of money that I simply don't have.

I have an income of £10,000 a year. I have tried CAB but they say seek legal advice. I have tried calling various advice lines but am yet to get through and I am getting differing advice from solicitors!

Apparently my solicitor has to :

Prepare the transfer deed
Send the documents to me and ex to sign
Will organise and deal with the amended mortgage
Submit an application to Land Registry

Is this correct? If so I can't fund it. Then what can I do?

Also, even though he has no claims to the house at all, as his name is still on the mortgage when I sell he has to agree estate agents, photos, what the house is sold for etc? This is a real invasion of privacy and as he was very controlling and financially abusive I fear the outcome. He has always said he will only accept the lowest offer!

If his name is off the Title of deeds do I still need him to agree the sale? If so, what can I do to stop this?

I have no money, I am living hand to mouth and am finding this incredibly stressful and I am desperate. I need to remove him from my life to be able to move on but 12 years from the start of the divorce and I am still stuck.

I don't know what to do?
Can I do this without a solicitor?
Can anyone help please?

OP posts:
Motheranddaughter · 21/07/2026 21:20

Is there a separation agreement, if so it should cover who is to do what/pay for what
Notmally the person‘getting’ the property will be the one to pay

Surprised the Lender is letting him come off the title

AmITotallyBonkers · 21/07/2026 21:32

Ask ChatGPT

YesThatsATurdOnTheRug · 22/07/2026 00:05

You do need a lawyer for this, could you possibly get a credit card, or agree a payment plan with a small law firm? It shouldn't be more than £5-600 with a high street firm.

Tippexy · 22/07/2026 00:07

Have you spoken to your lender yourself? I would be astonished if they have agreed to this.

Collaborate · 22/07/2026 10:18

Definitely you need a lawyer. The mortgage company will insist on it.

Lovingbooks · 24/07/2026 17:48

If the mortgage company allow him to be removed from the deeds surely if the mortgage is in his name the mortgage company have no security on the property if he defaults this is why even if court ordered people are doubtful your mortgage company will allow this.

ProBonoPublico · 25/07/2026 21:49

Have you got a copy of the Court Order? If so, you should check it carefully, as it may include a provision that your husband must cover the legal costs of transferring the equity.

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