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Read our latest Financial Settlements guide (2021)

What are we each entitled to in our divorce settlement?

What does the law say about how to split the house, how to share pensions and other assets, and how much maintenance is payable.

What steps can we take to reach a fair agreement?

The four basic steps to reaching an agreement on divorce finances are: disclosure, getting advice, negotiating and implementing a Consent Order.

What is a Consent Order and why do we need one?

A Consent Order is a legally binding document that finalises a divorcing couple's agreement on property, pensions and other assets.

Should I be paying half the mortgage and Child maintenance

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Housewive123
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22 Feb 24 #522621 by Housewive123

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Hi, I'm looking for help! I'm divorced and still have a mortgage with my ex! I'm paying child maintenance and half the mortgage and struggling financially, She won't sell the house. Do I legally have to be paying both?

WYSPECIAL
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22 Feb 24 #522622 by WYSPECIAL

Reply from WYSPECIAL

You need to post more details.
Rule of thumb is whoever lives in the house pays.
On what basis do you pay CM?

Housewive123
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23 Feb 24 - 23 Feb 24 #522625 by Housewive123

Reply from Housewive123

Basically I have 2 kids to different mothers, Pay maintenance direct, No CMS invoved, 2nd wife I have a mortgage with even though we are divorced, She lives in the house with my child, Im still paying half the mortgage even though I don’t live there anymore

Last edit: 23 Feb 24 by Housewive123.

hadenoughnow
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25 Feb 24 #522637 by hadenoughnow

Reply from hadenoughnow

Do you have a financial order in place? If you don't it's a good idea to get one.
How big is the house? Would she be able to take on the mortgage in her sole name or at least cover repayments?
The mortgage has to be paid to protect your credit rating for now but it sounds like you at least need an end date for this. It may be sooner or later depending on the resources you have between you and your respective needs.

Hadenoughnow

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