My Wife served me with Divorce Papers at our Home. If I move out, do I have to continue to pay half of the Mortgage?
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My Wife served me with Divorce Papers at our Home. If I move out, do I have to continue to pay half of the Mortgage?
I live in CT and there are no children
Asked on June 29, 2009 under Family Law, Connecticut
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
As far as the mortgage company is concerned, the two of you have to pay the mortgage, even if either one of you or both of you move out, and they don't care about the pending divorce, really. If it isn't paid, it will show up on your credit report.
You need to talk to an attorney in your area about the entire case, as soon as you can, for reliable advice on what your rights would be in this situation. Divorce law and procedure is different from one state to another, and what happens next will depend on your income, your wife's income, and a lot of other things. One place to find a qualified lawyer is our website, http://attorneypages.com
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