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Not living at home but still contributing

Tony2000
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13 Aug 07 #1961 by Tony2000

Reply from Tony2000

I'm in a similar situation as below, however I've a kid (8) which lives in the house with my x2b (and her child 17). I pay the mortgage and all the utilities. Does anyone know what the score is with "having to put a roof over your kids head"? Shes addiment that shes not moving out and doesnt want to sell the house? Help!!

trooper wrote:

Hi all,

I am not currently living in the marital home due to the impending divorce. However i have been contributting to the runnig of it (bills, food etc)

What is the position on this. In my mind if i am not living there then i should not be contributing towards this. I did explain this to the soon to be ex wife to which she replied "you have a legal obligation to continue to support me as your wife"

I am going to talk to my solicitor tomorrow - just wondered if you had any thoughts on that point.

Also am i correct in understanding that as i have been paying the mortgage and not living at the marital home i can legally claim some form of back rent?

By the way there are no children in this marriage

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