Remaining lease payments

My husband and I are both listed on the lease of the home that I and my children still live in. We separated a month and a half after moving in. He lives at his mother's home rent free. My quesiton is since he is listed on the lease and signed it, but doesn't actually reside here, is he still legally responsible for his half of the rent for the remainder of the year? He left he has contributed zero dollars for the rent or for the care of his two big dogs since we separated in April. . Any advice is appreciated in advance.

by DGelatko 36 Posts
Posted on 7/11/2009 9:13 AM

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From a landlord point of view - he is. If you default on the home, the landlord has legal right to come after BOTH of you for the money.

From divorce court point of view - it's debateable. Rarely is someone forced to pay for a home they don't reside in or have use of. Child support paid, if any, goes towards his share of "rent" for the kids...and that is as far as family court will push it - doesn't matter if he lives rent free with mom.

The dogs - they aren't kids, they are considered "property" you retain ownership therefore you retain all expense related to them. He can't be forced to pay for pets.

by spaznskitz 7745 Posts
Posted on 7/11/2009 4:55 PM

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As far as I know, yes. He signed a lease for X amount of time so he'd be liable. But if he shows good reason for moving, I think he has x amount of days or something. Heck, we better wait for Spaz. I don't wanna misinform you.
I know if you all were roommates how it would go down, (I see it on court shows all the time!) but I don't know since you all were married.

by lifeinpurgatory 1830 Posts
Posted on 7/11/2009 11:37 AM

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