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Query

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Startingover16 Tue 21-Nov-17 10:03:42

Not sure if anyone has experience of this sort of situation, but here goes. Thanks in advance for any advice.

I divorced my husband recently after a very long marriage. I understand he remarried not long after decree absolute was granted. Things were settled out of court re: finances, etc. after one court appearance attended by both of us a few months before DA. I am still living in the former marital home. No mortgage. It is up for sale. However, I have paid for its upkeep since he left a year ago. If it doesn't sell within a certain period of time, would I be legally entitled to keep it? His name is still on the title deeds, so I know he'd have to agree. I have no partner and am doing part-time work.

Jennylynn Thu 23-Nov-17 18:39:28

I agree with Gemmag but am wondering if your ex husband has a pension because you are entitled to a percentage of this which could be set off against his share of the house.

Fennel Thu 23-Nov-17 18:54:25

Having been in a similar situation (years ago) I agree, you will have to buy him out. We went to some court or other and that is what they decreed.
Unless the law has changed since then.
Luckily I was able to borrow the money to do that.