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My friend wants to leave her dp

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moopymoo · 14/05/2007 19:10

and i thought i would ask you lot where she might stand legally. she shares house with him, his mortgage, she not on it anywhere. they have son together. she wants him to move out and her pay mortgage. he says no way off you go. is there anyway she can make him? i rather think not, he is a pig but not violent, she pays no rent, works p/time. i think shes a bit stuffed, but wanted to ask if anyone had any ideas. i am mainly butting out, just being there for her (actually i think he is horrible to her and she should go asap, he is unfaithful, disappears for days etc etc. - but havent said i think she should leave) any advice i can pass on? she has been to cab and seen a solicitor who told her to stay put and try to get him out, not working. thanks

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UCM · 14/05/2007 19:12

I think that her dp is wrong in this instance. If she has lived in the house for more than 2 years (correct me if wrong) she has a beneficial interest.

moopymoo · 14/05/2007 19:16

so she can force him to sell or demand some equity perhaps? that would help her.

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UCM · 14/05/2007 19:20

I think, again correct me if I am wrong, that she can ask for some money from the sale as she has a mutual beneficial interest. I think she should consult a solicitor really. Do they still do the first half hour free, maybe that would help her. Alternatively they will tell her at the CAB. HTH

UCM · 14/05/2007 19:22

Sorry I hadn't read the bit about her going to a sol & cab, they gave crap advice, she should go to another one, who specialises in family/separation law.

moopymoo · 14/05/2007 19:24

Thanks UCM. ill try to find local specialist. dont think there are easy answers for her.

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UCM · 14/05/2007 20:54

I know you want to help your friend. Thats really nice. Alot of people in this situation don't have that. Ultimately though, she will have to do it herself.

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