Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

Yes, a spouse can live in the marital home and refuse to pay the mortgage. If you would like a more specific answer, please re-submit a more specific question or consider hiring a Maryland family law attorney to consult.

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There is information you left out. Did the spouse ever pay the mortgage? Why was payment stopped? What is going on with the relationship? Is either spouse thinking about divorce (limited or absolute)?

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Yes, although if the mortgage note is in the name of both parties, the spouse paying the mortgage has the right to assert a claim for contribution. Whether contribution is awarded is at the discretion of the court and, unfortunately, requires the filing of a lawsuit. Consult an experienced family law attorney for more details.