Q: Husband of 12 years wants for file for divorce on our own, he still lives in the same house due to money reasons
he wants to file before moving out. the house mortgage is in his name, but I am on the deed. He wants me to pay him $500 a month for house payment, mortgage is just $875 and no child support. I don't have money for a lawyer but this seems unfair. Right now he pays the mortgage and I pay all utilites and food for family. I don't want to agree to something I will regret what should I do?
We do sleep separately.
A: What he wants and what he's gonna get are likely going to be two different things. If you still live together, you are not going to get divorced or even be able to file unless he lies and commits fraud / perjury. The fact that you sleep separably is irrelevant. In order to be eligible for divorce in NC you must have lived separately (not in the same house) for at least one year. If finances are a concern, the cheapest and easiest way to get through a divorce is to agree on something fair yourselves.
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