Q: My ex-wife and I still own a house together. She is refusing to pay any amount of the mortgage. What can I do
We bought the house, in North Carolina, shortly after getting married. Our jobs moved us out of state and we rented the house out on a 5 year lease with option to buy. The renters didn't buy, but still living there without paying rent (another legal issue in progress), and my now ex-wife is refusing to help pay the mortgage or the attorney fees associated with the lawsuit. Not only is she just refusing to pay but she has been taking the money I've been depositing out of the joint account (used solely for this house).
I'm about $19k out of pocket since September and roughly $600 has been her taking $10-60 at time.
Not that it makes a difference but I against entering in this contract from the beginning. Now I'm left with 2 mortgages and 100% financial responsibility of our daughter.
I've asked her every month and she doesn't reply or says she will without any follow through. Not sure what my next move should be.
Thank you
A: Your divorce decree should have specified what was to happen to that house, who was to pay mortgage, expenses, etc. If ex is not complying with the decree, then you can file with the court that issued your divorce decree and ask the judge to order her to comply and to hold her in contempt if she doesn't. Check with the attorney who handled your divorce.
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