A rundown of the situation.
My ex and I separated in 2012. House was valued at 300k at separation, mortgage was at 256k when she left. I stayed in the house, paid all the bills and mortgage, taxes etc. House was vacant for 8 months before sale, all the time I paid everything as well. House sold for 335k. 90k in equity results. I borrowed the 5%down payment from a line of credit that I was and am solely responsible for and paid all interest on it. I agreed to 50/50 of equity split when she moved out minus my down payment and a roof repair. We verbally agreed I would pay her equity in 500/mth installments until paid in full(12500) or house sold. She changed her mind and then demanded 45000 despite contributing nothing from separation onward even when asked by me when the house was vacant. She has today lowered her offer to settle to 25000 but I am still feeling cheated by this. here is the breakdown.
Down payment 15150
roof repair 5250
Mortgage reduction after separation but before vacancy 21000
Mortgage reduction while house was vacant 4500
Taxes, insurance utilities maintenance while house was vacant 10000
Equity payments from initial agreement 2600
My ex and her lawyer feel she is entitled to half of the money that I reduced the principal by plus discounting what I already paid. They continuously delay by taking months to respond to my offers and requests. This latest offer was 5 months after trying to schedule questioning which has still not taken place. It has been almost 3 years now. I also reduced her debt by 15k during the relationship, 4k was student loans she had before me and I also gave her 5k in furniture that I paid for when she moved out. She does not acknowledge any of this despite my vast proof. My lawyer thinks I should take it but I don't feel she should get any more then 15k. Any thoughts or advise?
My ex and I separated in 2012. House was valued at 300k at separation, mortgage was at 256k when she left. I stayed in the house, paid all the bills and mortgage, taxes etc. House was vacant for 8 months before sale, all the time I paid everything as well. House sold for 335k. 90k in equity results. I borrowed the 5%down payment from a line of credit that I was and am solely responsible for and paid all interest on it. I agreed to 50/50 of equity split when she moved out minus my down payment and a roof repair. We verbally agreed I would pay her equity in 500/mth installments until paid in full(12500) or house sold. She changed her mind and then demanded 45000 despite contributing nothing from separation onward even when asked by me when the house was vacant. She has today lowered her offer to settle to 25000 but I am still feeling cheated by this. here is the breakdown.
Down payment 15150
roof repair 5250
Mortgage reduction after separation but before vacancy 21000
Mortgage reduction while house was vacant 4500
Taxes, insurance utilities maintenance while house was vacant 10000
Equity payments from initial agreement 2600
My ex and her lawyer feel she is entitled to half of the money that I reduced the principal by plus discounting what I already paid. They continuously delay by taking months to respond to my offers and requests. This latest offer was 5 months after trying to schedule questioning which has still not taken place. It has been almost 3 years now. I also reduced her debt by 15k during the relationship, 4k was student loans she had before me and I also gave her 5k in furniture that I paid for when she moved out. She does not acknowledge any of this despite my vast proof. My lawyer thinks I should take it but I don't feel she should get any more then 15k. Any thoughts or advise?
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