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Can I remove ex partner from mortgage?

Charlotte
03.07.2024 17:50:34

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Hi there

My ex-fiancé and I separated after the birth of our second child 6 years ago. Out of the blue last year he said he’s no longer paying his half of the mortgage. He’s unwilling to sell, refuses to put a declaration of trust in place for when we do sell and I can’t afford to buy him out. The mortgage is now in arrears, he doesn’t answer any communications from the bank.

I was supported previously by Women’s Aid as the relationship was abusive and sadly this is just another form of abuse that he’s doing.

If he’s no longer contributing to the mortgage and I live at the property with our children is there anything I can do to have him removed from the mortgage?

Any advice greatly appreciated.

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Tatiana at amicable
24.09.2024 16:03:59

Hi Charlotte,

Thank you for getting in touch with amicable.

I’m very sorry to hear about your situation. As a couples service, we can only help when it’s safe to do so. You are entitled to legal aid if you are being domestically abused. The GOV.UK website explains where to get help and what situations qualify for legal aid. I wish you the very best of luck and sorry we can’t be of more help.

Best wishes, Tatiana

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