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Hi all,
My ex-husband has asked for a letter of consent from myself and the solicitor who acted for me during our separation and divorce over 3 years ago. He wants to add his debts to the mortgage, but can't without my consent because I have a land order on the house.
I left the marital house 3 1/2 years ago but we have a signed agreement that I get 2/3 of the house in 2 years time. My name is not on the mortgage.
He expected a decision straight away and even suggested that I lift the land order to make it easier for 'us'.
If I have to go the a solicitor I will have to take time off work, and I will probably have to pay because I no longer claim IS as I work full time.
If I consented, would this affect me in anyway? Or should I say no?
If I say no, could he get difficult when it comes to giving up my share of the house?
hi rosedragon welcome to this site could you not go to cab and ask for advice to see what they could offer . are you not entitled to the first 30 mins free at ths solic ? i think so libriaires have legal advisiors there to help have you tried them to see ?
Hi Rosedragon
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I dug out the separation agreement. There is a paragraph that stipulates that he 'shall not take out further borrowings secured on the house'.
I've just told him that I shall not consent. He's not happy.
morning rosedragon thats good that you have found that out but do use the link on here for advice as they are good i have used them
So glad you found it, and so glad you've said no...
Hi Rosedragon! Nice to 'see' you!
Well done for finding that paragraph, that is a relief for you, knowing that you do not have to agree to anything and he can't bully you into it either!
So obviously your ex is not happy with your decision. Has he been causing you problems since this?
hi rosedragon how are things ?
Hi, Well I was expecting him to be sulky and try emotional blackmail. However, instead he is acting as though he never asked. He reminds me of a cat who has tried to catch a bird and failed, and so is acting as though it never happened.
Hmmmm so what do you think of that? do you think he has had some advice in the meantime and realises that it was an unreasonable thing to ask?
We agreed to me getting my share of the house at a time when the mortgage is paid and he retires, getting a lump sum on his pension.
If he adds his debt to the mortgage would it affect when the mortgage is paid?