QUESTION
Can I force her to pay half of the loan and the lot rent?
Asked on Apr 28th, 2013 on Divorce - Michigan
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My wife has moved out and moved into her mother’s. She has taken everything in the house and cut utilities off knowing after the house payment, I cannot afford them. The debt is $41,000 and she is on the title and loan also. Neither one of us have filed for divorce yet. I plan on it after I find a way to pay for it and this is what will make that possible.
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Divorce & Separation Attorney serving Jacksonville, NC
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The Houser Law Firm, P.C.
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No. At least not legally. Basically, you should not make any more payments until you have a formal written agreement regarding who gets the house. If you do continue to make payments, you could end up needing to win an equitable distribution claim if she refuses to sign the home / deed over to you. If you have lot rent then we are talking about a mobile home. If it were me, I'd just pay the lot rent and stay in the home until foreclosed on or repossessed.
Answered on May 01st, 2013 at 4:37 PM
Child Custody Attorney serving Denver, CO
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Without filing, you have no way of forcing her to contribute. I would recommend you obtain legal counsel and file right away.
Answered on Apr 30th, 2013 at 8:54 PM
Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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File for divorce and ask for a temporary order to maintains the status quo of that she be compelled to contribute to the maintenance of the marital debts.
Answered on Apr 30th, 2013 at 12:59 PM