She lives with my children and the house is in her name.
2006-09-11 20:56:45 · 10 answers · asked by STEVE D 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
No, but they could put liens on the house, so they'd get their money whenever she does sell it. At least that's how things work where I live.
The laws may vary from state to state, but I would be extremely surprised if there's any state that would make her sell the house, given that she's not even the one declaring bankruptcy.
2006-09-11 21:02:08 · answer #1 · answered by Bramblyspam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, my boss has just had to sell her house as her ex husband declared himself bankrupt, even though he never actually made any payments towards the mortgage and eventually she came home from work to find that he had taken everything out of the house and the house was left as an empty shell, yet she still had to sell her house to give the money to his debtors when he declared himself bankrupt.
2006-09-11 21:29:50 · answer #2 · answered by sugarbabe180 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will depend on whether you were married at the time of the debt and were jointly liable. Go to your local citizens advice bureau. We give free advice on bankruptcy and implications and also may inform you of other options you have not considered. Do not go into bankruptcy without taking advice. If you live in rented accommodation check the terms of your tenancy agreement. Some have clause that a tenant declaring himself bankruptcy will be evicted. Take advice. CAB is free.
2006-09-11 21:07:33 · answer #3 · answered by Valli 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be best for you to speak with your local Citizens Advice Bureau. They have trained debt advisors who may be able to help you at this time. Otherwise, the CCCS (0800 138 1111) and Payplan (0800 917 7823) are always helpful.
It may be that Bankruptcy is not the only course of action for you, and they will talk you through your options.
Good Luck and Best Wishes x
2006-09-11 21:08:03 · answer #4 · answered by modbexy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That might be the only option to save both of you now. Ib lei ve if there were any other way. both of you would have taken it.
ts a hard time and you both need to keep togther and resolve this problem tgether. no matter what.
All the best
2006-09-11 21:03:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if this your own personal bankruptcy then no, the house is not jointly owned. If she shares anthing with her name attached to yours in any property then yes.
2006-09-11 21:05:28 · answer #6 · answered by buddhaboy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't ask important questions like that on here, seek professional advice.
2006-09-11 21:01:48 · answer #7 · answered by BackMan 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i wouldnt of thought so the house is in her name not yours
2006-09-11 21:04:18 · answer #8 · answered by kj 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
and with the lien,,, will depend on dates,,
maybe, maybe not....... seek legal help/advice, is your best choice here.
2006-09-11 21:10:03 · answer #9 · answered by steelmadison 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That'll be a 'No' then ...
2006-09-11 21:03:23 · answer #10 · answered by Jackie J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋