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whenwillthisend62
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19 Jul 20 #513329 by whenwillthisend62

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Ex currently isn't working, and living with family, claiming universal credit. Neither of us want the FMH, which I currently live in. They've said they won't agree to the sale of the house, as this will impact on the UC claim (probably £100k of equity). Can they do this? They don't want the house sold until they have stable employment. The house is costing me a lot more than alternative accommodation I could arrange, and I feel like I'm being held hostage by their demands.

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19 Jul 20 #513332 by hadenoughnow

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If you need to force the sale you will have to make an application to the court having first attempted mediation.

The house can always be sold and funds retained by a solicitor pending financial settlement.

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