Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

nasty break up/trying to sell house

HI. The situation is a break up (my

sister) in which they jointly purchased a

home (a bit over a year Ago).

BAsically...I can't really see that the LAW

has been broken...but is there a way for

them to use a neutral party in this

process? Both of their names are on the

mortgage...neither of them will move

out. My sister would move but since

her girlfriend hardly pays her 1/2 of the

mortgage...she's afraid she wouldn't

pay it and it would damage her credit.

She can't afford to move and just pay

for 2 homes. If the house takes forever

to sell what are her legal options, if

any? if they can't reach any civil

agreements together???

Plus there is serious psychological

drama and trauma.......things like her

girlfriend changing her cell phone

password so she can't check messages.

all that kinda bull....

Please point me in a direction. ;)

thanks...H


Asked on 12/01/06, 7:28 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
David Lupoff Law Offices of David B. Lupoff

Re: nasty break up/trying to sell house

It seems like both parties want to maintain a piece of the pie. However, should one decide to get out, one party can refinance the home into his/her name, then quick-claim the deed into the refinancing party's name. In other words, a simple purchase will do. If neither party wants to move, then either one can file for a partition action, but this may force the sale of the home.

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Answered on 12/03/06, 12:49 pm


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