Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

upon my child turning 18 in may the marital home is to go up for sale, i have been living and responsible for all 1st mortgage pymts , taxes and ins. Now my ex is asking that i pay rent till the house sells is this legal.


Asked on 2/08/10, 5:16 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Brent Rose The Orsini & Rose Law Firm

I'd have to read your agreement to be sure, but my quick answer is: No, it's not strictly legal for him to make you pay rent, but it isn't legal for you to stay there, either. If you stay, he probably has the right to file an action known as "partition," which forces the house to be sold by the court. Maybe the two of you can come to some kind of arrangement until the market gets better. But that might be a long time.

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Answered on 2/14/10, 4:06 pm


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