Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania
house
my wife has left me. she is not helping me to pay the mortgage. her name is on the deed and she is part owner. i tell her i need to sell the house cause i cant keep up with the payments. she refuses to sign any sle papers. is there any way around this issue.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: house
You asked about selling a house with a spouse refusing to participate.
The matter really needs to be examined closely to determine the best method. In some cases the sale can be executed by only one party (husband and wife considered one entity and either party can bind). In other cases both parties would need to sign. In that case you would sue for "partition." The court would order that the property be sold and the assets divided accordingly.
Speak with an attorney that you make familiar with the situation and they can give proper advice for your situation.
Regards,
Roger