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    Jun 8, 2011, 05:43 PM
    My husband (whom I'm separating from soon) says he's moving out and not paying bills
    Can my soon - to - be separated husband move out and not pay bills, including mortgage, which is the current situation? Our mediator said that until our house is sold (going on market this week) - bill paying remains "status quo".

    Please help - I have no money!

    Thank you
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    Jun 8, 2011, 05:50 PM

    Mediators have no power to dictate anything. You need to file for either divorce or a legal separation to get a support agreement in place.
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    Jun 8, 2011, 05:58 PM
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    ScottGem:

    But our mediator (also an attorney) IS filing for legal separation..?
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    Jun 8, 2011, 06:09 PM

    First, when posting a follow-up question or info, please use the Answer options at the bottom of the page rather than the Comments.

    That doesn't matter, though I question a mediator acting as counsel. Only a court (or an arbitrator) has the power to compel actions.
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    Jun 8, 2011, 06:28 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by dennis321 View Post
    Can my soon - to - be separated husband move out and not pay bills, including mortgage, which is the current situation? Our mediator said that until our house is sold (going on market this week) - bill paying remains "status quo".

    Please help - I have no money!

    Thank you
    Scott is correct in that a mediator can not make you do something. Also who hired this person since your claiming they are someone's council. If that is true then they can not by law be a mediator over a situation.

    As council they can only represent one side and not both. Yes it is status quo for bills to be paid but once separated the bills become 1/2 yours. Also should you remain in the home you could be charged rent at fair market value.
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