domestic bills

My sister is currently separated. Both parties remain in the family home which is jointly owned. Her husband refuses to pay his share of the domestic bills. My sister is currently unemployed and is in receipt of Incapacity Benefit. She is struggling to pay for food, electricity etc for herself and her two children (from a previous marriage). Is her husband entitled to live in the family home without contributing to either the mortgage or the bills?

I depends on whos name the bills are in. If they are joint, either one of them are liable. If one doesn't pay then it is left to the other to pay regardless of the situation. If it is in your sister's name then she will be solely liable.

Seems unfair, I know. I wasn't even living in my marital home when I left my ex, and I was still liable for the bills until I had my name taken off. She may be able to get advice from Citizens Advice on this if not I would consider seeing a solicitor.

Hope this helps

Thanks for your response.