Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania

we moved to pa in 2010 after I bought our house, which is in both of our names however the loan is in his name only.after a few months, my fiance slowly moved out ever since. we have a 7 yr old daughter, as of now I live here with my children, we have agreed that he will pay themortgage and I will pays bills and maintain the house. we also a red that he would send $100 bi-wkly, which he no longer does. no he is lying about paying the mortgage and he really isn't. he is living in NY with someone else, but denies that as well. what can I do in this situation. he isbpurposelybcausing me financial hardship.now he wants me to help pay a portion of the mortgage as well.


Asked on 5/30/13, 5:24 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Rachel Hunter

If you are not married to the person you have no rights in connection with a divorce. If you have a child with the man, you can sue him for child support. Contact your local domestic relations office in the county where you and the child reside and seek to get a support order established.

If he does not pay the mortgage, then eventually the lender is going to foreclose on the home and when the property is sold you will have to leave. So what do you want to do?

If money is tight, stay in the home as long as you can and save up. Where else can you live rent free?

If you can afford it and want the home, get your fiance to convey his interest in the home to you and refinance it in your name solely.

Is there any equity in the home? You could try to sell and split any equity but your fiance would either have to give you a power of attorney to handle the sale or he and you would both have to agree.

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Answered on 6/05/13, 2:14 pm


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