Legal Question in Family Law in California

financial responsibility
My husband moved out 19 months ago and has recently decided he wants a divorce. During the time he has been gone we have continued to share our joint bank accounts which means that all of our monies have continued to be put into our joint account with me taking care of paying all of the bills. We have been married for 32 years. Two weeks ago he decided he would no longer put his checks into the bank which means this month I was unable to pay the mortgage. I am afraid of possibly losing the house that we have lived in for 20 years. We have always paid our mortgage as well as other bills on time each and every month our entire marriage. Isn't he responsible for at least half of the mortgage? My salary won't cover the mortgage and everything else. Would filing for a legal separation make him legally responsible? I believe he is forcing me to sell by making it impossible for me to afford it. We have no minor children at home. Help!!!! What can I do? He is going to put all that we have worked for our entire marriage inn jeopardy.

Asked on 3/16/08, 11:28 pm

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PATRICK MCCRARY PATRICK MCCRARY

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I would suggest that you retain an attaorney so that you can protect your finances, property and credit. After a review I would be able to give you some practical advice as well as take any action that would be beneficial. Call me for a free consultatin. Good Luck, Pat McCrary

Answered on 3/17/08, 10:21 am

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