Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    wendyjean's Avatar
    wendyjean Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Oct 4, 2008, 12:58 PM
    Removing ex from house
    We have lived together for 4 yrs, house is in both our names but he does not pay for anything except the gas bill. I'm tired of paying for everything and I want him out. What do I have to do to get him out of here and to stop draining me financially.
    tickle's Avatar
    tickle Posts: 23,796, Reputation: 2674
    Expert
    		  
    #2

    Oct 4, 2008, 01:09 PM
    If the house is in both names, then he is entitled to half. I would suggest, if you could, buy out his portion and then put the house in your name entirely. Then perhaps you could get rid of him. How does he get to live free and only pay one bill ? Does he buy groceries ?
    wendyjean's Avatar
    wendyjean Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #3

    Oct 4, 2008, 02:37 PM
    First of all I used my money for the downpayment and the mortgage comes out of my account and he does not pay any of it. He does not pay for groceries at all except for when we are out of something he likes. I keep asking him for money but he does not respond. He just leaves.
    Alty's Avatar
    Alty Posts: 28,317, Reputation: 5972
    Pets Expert
    		  
    #4

    Oct 4, 2008, 03:00 PM

    What he pays for doesn't matter much, the fact is that the house is in both of your names, therefore it is owned by both of you.

    Best thing to do is to buy him out or sell the house and split the proceeds.
    JudyKayTee's Avatar
    JudyKayTee Posts: 46,503, Reputation: 4600
    Uber Member
    		  
    #5

    Oct 5, 2008, 08:43 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by wendyjean View Post
    First of all I used my money for the downpayment and the mortgage comes out of my account and he does not pay any of it. He does not pay for groceries at all except for when we are out of something he likes. I keep asking him for money but he does not respond. He just leaves.

    I don't know what State you are in but in NY you could sue him as part of a request to divide the property. The Court would take the downpayment into consideration when it determines percentages of ownership.

    Some of this will depend on exactly how the property is titled.

    You would then know the dollar amount you need to buy him out - or the dollar amount he needs to buy you out.
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Removing adult child from house [ 1 Answers ]

Hello, I am having problems with my stepson, he flies into rages and cannot take criticism. He does not work, his vehicles are not insured but he drives them anyway. I have found evidence of pot, etc. I want him out of the house but am at a loss at what to do except with force. How can I...

Removing a name from house title [ 3 Answers ]

I Would Like To Know How I Can Remove A Name From The Title Of My Home... when My Husband Passed Away I, The Wife Had Controlling Interest In The House And My Two Sons Were Also On The Title... by The Way We Live In Louisiana... community Property State... I Would Like To Remove One Of My Sons That...

Removing a chimney on outside of house [ 6 Answers ]

I have a chimney that goes from the ground level through the roof (overhang) on the FRONT of my house. My house is a rambler with a basement but the chimney does not go down into the basement and was built in early 70's. I would like to remove the chimney and fireplace and replace it with a...

Removing sisters name from the deed to a house [ 1 Answers ]

My sister passed away unexpectedly a little over a month ago, the house I currently live in is under my name and my sisters name, how can I go about removing her name from the deed? I just recently received her death certificate.

Removing house paint from bumper [ 2 Answers ]

My husband was trying to be nice, and pull my car into the garage for me. He slipped the clutch, and my car jumped into the side of the garage door leaving house paint on my bumper. My car is yellow. How do I safely get white house paint off the bumper without damaging my paint?

View more questions Search