Posted: 12/3/2009 11:35:21 AM EDT
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My wife left me out of the blue about a month ago. So far, things have been civil between us, until I brought up that I want half the monthly rent on the house we leased when we got married. I have the lease, signed by both of us.
She doesn't think she should have to pay anything because she no longer lives here, and that I would have the same bills anyway. I argue that yes, I would have the same bills, BUT rent would be a lot cheaper for me since I wouldn't have moved out of my little apartment if it were just me by myself. We rented this place together and both signed a lease for it together so she needs to help pay for it until the lease is up and I either renew by myself or move out of this state. Has anyone ever been through this? On one hand, I have a legal contract we both signed with the landlord to lease this place, which makes me think she's still responsible for her half of the rent until the lease is up. I've never been through this before, it sucks, and I also know that the legal system usually favors the woman, regardless of what the circumstances are (she left me, out of nowhere, for nothing i ever did, she just didn't feel like being married anymore, thought marriage was supposed to be easy I guess  )
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i'm not a lwyer so my legal advice is only worth what you paid for it. but i am a land lord. you both owe on the lease. Even if she does not pay,you are responsible for 100% of it. This is what i tell people that want to roommate together.
You should take her to small claims court for her share. |
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im not a lawyer and i didnt stay at a holiday inn last night, but if she signed then she is also liable for paying the rent untill her name is either
1. removed from the lease 2. the lease is terminated Technically, in the eyes of the law, there is no "hers" and "his" in an in-tact marriage as everything is USUALLY lumped together. However, I cant see how the lease would force her to pay "her half". Being liable and paying "your fair share" are 2 different things. If she does not want to pay rent, then she needs to get off the lease (effictivley giving her no standing at the house). If you cant swing the rent, just terminate it all together and find an apartment for yourself. Trying to go back and decide who should end up with the bigger chunk of the debt and assets are why lawyers get involved. How do you decide even 2 years later who has really been paying for what unless you have maintained seperate bank accounts and can provide documentation of such. |
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Yep she is responsible, however in the interest of moving past this I suggest you get a room mate and forget contacting the EX. She is the EX for a reason. Yup, not to mention the fact that she could simply not pay... She knows that you will pay anyway if she withholds payment to protect your credit, and that you are the one really on the hook because you still live there... Out of sight, out of mind... |
Fookin women!
Don't tell me, she thinks the grass is greener somewhere else. I'm assuming no kids involved.....EXCELLENT! My wife left me two years ago for a guy who earns triple what I make(a doctor). She lived the high life for 1.5 years. Driving an Escalade, going to fancy parties, trips. Turns out this doctor was on methadone  . He owns nothing, lives paycheck to paycheck and rents an apartment . She left him and wants back with me   . She is now saying that I'm a great guy, one of a kind and she screwed up her life.
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Quoted: Wife or EX-wife? Divorce pending or complete? If still going through it, talk with your lawyer about it.My wife left me out of the blue about a month ago. So far, things have been civil between us, until I brought up that I want half the monthly rent on the house we leased when we got married. I have the lease, signed by both of us. She doesn't think she should have to pay anything because she no longer lives here, and that I would have the same bills anyway. I argue that yes, I would have the same bills, BUT rent would be a lot cheaper for me since I wouldn't have moved out of my little apartment if it were just me by myself. We rented this place together and both signed a lease for it together so she needs to help pay for it until the lease is up and I either renew by myself or move out of this state. Has anyone ever been through this? On one hand, I have a legal contract we both signed with the landlord to lease this place, which makes me think she's still responsible for her half of the rent until the lease is up. I've never been through this before, it sucks, and I also know that the legal system usually favors the woman, regardless of what the circumstances are (she left me, out of nowhere, for nothing i ever did, she just didn't feel like being married anymore, thought marriage was supposed to be easy I guess )Any thoughts on this? |