Home ownership

[ValerieS]

What is the name of your state? Pennsylvania

I purchased a home w/ a significant other 5 years ago. He has not been working for the last 6 months nor paid me $ toward the mortgage. In the past, he has given me cash for the mrtg pmts and I have always sent in the pmt w/ a check from my bank account. What rights do I have to get him out of the house? Can I change the locks? I am the first name on the mortgage.

[VeronicaGia]

If you are both on the title, your are both legally entitled to be there. It doesn't matter who paid what.

[ValerieS]

Ok, so even though I have proof that he hasn't paid a dime and he doesn't have proof he did, a laywer can't help me get him out?

[HomeGuru]

Originally posted by ValerieS
Ok, so even though I have proof that he hasn't paid a dime and he doesn't have proof he did, a laywer can't help me get him out?

**A: of course a lawyer can help you get him out.
The type of legal action taken would depend upon who is on title to the property.
If only you are on title , then the action would be eviction.
If both of you are on title, then the action would be partition.

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

Originally posted by ValerieS
Ok, so even though I have proof that he hasn't paid a dime and he doesn't have proof he did, a laywer can't help me get him out?

My response:

Use the "search" button at the top, and use the word Partition.

IAAL

[ValerieS]

Ok, so what happens if I claim bankruptcy and inlude the mortgage in the bankruptcy and I move out? (Keep in mind he is not working and has no income what so ever, he can't collect unemployment because that has run out.) If we both stay in the house, I'll be supporting him forever and he has made it quit clear he won't make this easy and he won't leave.

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

Originally posted by ValerieS
Ok, so what happens if I claim bankruptcy and inlude the mortgage in the bankruptcy and I move out? (Keep in mind he is not working and has no income what so ever, he can't collect unemployment because that has run out.) If we both stay in the house, I'll be supporting him forever and he has made it quit clear he won't make this easy and he won't leave.

My response:

Let me guess . . .

You didn't look up "Partition", and would rather keep posting and wondering what to do for yourself, right?

IAAL

[ValerieS]

YES, I did look up partition, and it doesn't seem feasible. I came onto this site for legal advice as the site states. I am looking into options so I can make an informed decision. This is my life not a joke! If you can't give legal advice, then don't reply and waste my time!

[stealth2]

Whether you think it's feasible or not is moot. It's the law. And since you're getting that info from a CA lawyer (IAAL), you might want to rethink.

[HomeGuru]

You can lead a horse to water**************

but sometimes it's easier to just drown the nag.

[ValerieS]

Great Professionalism, no wonder Lawyers have such a bad reputation.

And no wonder you're having problems. Did your teachers in High School write comments on your report card like "Can't follow instructions" or "Dumb as a doornail"?

You were given the ONLY valid legal answer. If you don't think it's feesible then that's your problem.

[nextwife]

Valerie, in the very first response, you were told that the answer was dependent upon HOW you hold title. Never once did you come back and respond whether he is in title. You were also told what remedies exist in either case.

If you default on the mortgae, the property will eventually be foreclosed.

[ValerieS]

Did you study law or study quotes to put people down. It's not impressive, looks to me like your the one who's "dumb as a doornail" because instead of advice this is what you do. You don't know so if it makes you feel better about yourself to put strangers down....go for it!!!!! I don't need to make people feel like a fool to make myself feel better for myself. I am trying to get information to make a life altering decision, if you can't respect that, please don't respond and waste my time.