Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania

Divorce & Mortgage Advice.

My mom and dad have never had a healthy relationship, Constantly fighting about everything. No abuse verbally or physically but it has taken an emotional toll on my mother. Two years ago, my dad lost his job and has not gone back to work yet. He does side jobs but always claims he has no money. He has never helped my two brothers that are in college with anything. (tuition, books, dorm, etc) My mom has paid for EVERYTHING for them throughout their entire college education. I need to know if there is any way my mom can kick him out of the house legally. They both own it and are both on the mortgage. Probably when that is done, they will divorce but my mom continues to let him live off of us. He does not pay ANY bills, doesn't pay his half of the mortgage, and does groceries maybe once a month. He states he will let the house go into foreclosure before he signs his half over to her. (He wants his half when it sells) But my mom loves this house and does not want to sell it. He recently said he would sign it over for 80 grand but my mom doesn't have that kind of money. This is my older brother's last semester of college, so he can start contributing to the mortgage as soon as he begins to work. Do you have any suggestions for my mom?


Asked on 2/13/08, 5:00 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Roger Traversa Arjont Group (Law Office of Roger Traversa)

Re: Divorce & Mortgage Advice.

You asked about dividing assets.

Your mom needs to speak with a lawyer and can clear this matter up pretty quickly. It may get messy, but then divorces always do.

She needs to have super accurate records so that she can demonstrate where her money has been going (and coming from). Kudos to your mom for doing what she has. Now help her get the result she deserves.

Regards,

Roger

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Answered on 2/14/08, 12:35 am


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