Q: My soon to be ex left the state with the kids. She left me in a house we cannot afford in California. I also want to go.
Soon to be ex left with kids to AZ. She left me with a house in California we cannot afford. I need it gone before foreclosure. How can I get her to make the payments for a few months? She lives with her parents and teaches. She REFUSES to sign realtor contract just to be mean. I feel helpless. Besides giving the house back to the bank how can I get her
to pay the mortgage as I have done the last 4 months? She refuses to cooperate in ANY way. Should I just let the house go or can you give me some (inexpensive) options to give her? Please help! My house would be sold at a loss.
A: As long as there is no legal action pending (i.e. a divorce) and as long as you are not represented by counsel, you are helpless. The first step towards getting control over the situation is getting court orders. Start by filing a petition for dissolution.
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