Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania

Unfortunately, you were not represented in your divorce and you probably did not know that you should have had a property settlement agreement that required him to pay off the mortgage when he got title and sole ownership of the house from you.

As long as you are on the mortgage and not released in a writing signed and recorded by the lender, you are in danger of having your credit negatively affected if he does not make payments of taxes, insurance and the mortgage.

He cannot force you to contribute to the cost of refinancing, but you can insist on it since you gave him your interest in the house and you have not required that he pay anything for his living there since you separated and divorced.

You should consult with a family lawyer who also has experience in dealing with real estate issues at this point, to protect your interests.

THIS RESPONSE IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE, SINCE I DO NOT HAVE ALL OF THE INFORMATION THAT WOULD BE REQUIRED, AND I DO NOT HAVE A REPRESENTATION AGREEMENT WITH YOU.

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