Legal Question in Civil Litigation in New Jersey

House Ownership

My ex-boyfriend & I own a home together and are both living there -it was my home first, then he & I went in on it together. My name always appeared first on the paperwork but about a year ago we changed it to his name appearing first, for financial reasons (he is disabled and was able to get help by putting his name first.) I make the payments each month from my own personal account. I had reservations at the time and now I am very worried because I have found out he has a girlfriend -- I dont want to lose my house if he decides to do something and I called the Mortgage company and they have us as 50/50 co-owners. Should I be worried? Is there anything that I should do to protect myself?


Asked on 9/10/07, 12:47 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Robert Davies The Davies Law Firm, P.A.

Re: House Ownership

Let me understand this:

you and your former boyfriend (who now has a new girlfriend) are both the owners of a house that you bought and paid for, and for which you pay the mortgage.

And your question is whether you have any reason to be worried?

Yes you do. A lot of reasons.

You have a really serious problem, and it is going to take a lawyer's assistance to get your house back into your ownership.

It could have been worse. You could have married him.

I understand, and every lawyer who deals with these kind of situations understands; you really thought that this was the best thing for you and for him. It happens.

But now you need to fix this before it becomes a worse mess. I am sorry to tell you that it can get much, much worse (think of taxes he owes or lawsuits against him causing problems to you! or even him taking a mortgage out against your house and him pocketing the money!)

Please call my office if I can assist you. You can then decide how you would like to proceed.

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Answered on 9/10/07, 12:55 pm
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: House Ownership

You should call me to discuss your matter; you should have consulted with an attorney before you added his named to the deed.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

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Answered on 9/10/07, 1:11 pm


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