Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York

Hi, I jointly purchased a house more than 2 years ago with my ex-wife. Both of us are on the deeds. Question is she never lives in this house and never pay for anything (I claimed all the tax return). Now, I don't want to keep paying everything which I only owned half of. Is it better if I pursue partition action? I wouldn't mind to pay to sell the house so that I don't have to pay mortgage anymore. I contacted her before and try to convince her to let go for a lump sum she refused. She said she has an email saying that I will give her the my portion of the house which I don't remember I sent something like that. Can she do that? I wouldn't mind if she actually taken over as long as I don't have to pay mortgage. Thanks!


Asked on 8/07/12, 12:11 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Yefim Rubinov Yefim Rubinov Attorney at Law

You should pursue a partition action. Hire an attorney.

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Answered on 8/07/12, 12:42 pm


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