Hello
I have found out that I am in quite the situation.
I do hope that this post is in the correct forum; however, I am looking for a quick answer and may have overlooked a more appropriate forum.
I lived common law with my ex for almost 6 years. We split 5 years ago yet I remained in the home (with my children {neither of which are his bio-children}) that has both our names on title and have continued to pay the mortgage that was also in both our names.
I've attempted to get the morgage in my own name but since both our names are on the title I need to have him on the mortgate (which won't happen). It is for this reason I conculted with a lawyer.
He has advised me that my ex is eligible to partake in the equity that has built over the last 5 years even though he's never contributed to the mortgage payments or upkeep of the house. Is that correct?
From the research obtained on the internet I was under the assumption that my ex would only be entitled to the equity in the house until our separation date...
I'd hate to second guess my lawyer but even with my limited legal expertise this doesn't sound fair...
Any advise that can be offered would be most appreciated. I reside in Ontario
I have found out that I am in quite the situation.
I do hope that this post is in the correct forum; however, I am looking for a quick answer and may have overlooked a more appropriate forum.
I lived common law with my ex for almost 6 years. We split 5 years ago yet I remained in the home (with my children {neither of which are his bio-children}) that has both our names on title and have continued to pay the mortgage that was also in both our names.
I've attempted to get the morgage in my own name but since both our names are on the title I need to have him on the mortgate (which won't happen). It is for this reason I conculted with a lawyer.
He has advised me that my ex is eligible to partake in the equity that has built over the last 5 years even though he's never contributed to the mortgage payments or upkeep of the house. Is that correct?
From the research obtained on the internet I was under the assumption that my ex would only be entitled to the equity in the house until our separation date...
I'd hate to second guess my lawyer but even with my limited legal expertise this doesn't sound fair...
Any advise that can be offered would be most appreciated. I reside in Ontario
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