Angela Brown

Daniels LLP Solicitors

EX-HUSBAND GETS A SLICE

FOLLOWING my divorce three years ago, I took over the mortgage on the family home and have made all the capital and interest repayments since. I’ve also met the cost of repairs and insurance. The County Court has recently awarded my ex-husband 50 per cent of the value of the house when it’s sold, which in the circumstances hardly seems fair. YOU could have asked the court to take into account the amount you have reduced the mortgage by since you took over payments, but that would only be relevant if it was a capital repayment mortgage. It may be though that, since your ex-husband had to pay for accommodation elsewhere, you should not be given any credit for any payments you have made. I presume that you were represented by a solicitor. If the money is substantial then it would be worthwhile discussing