Hi, my husband and I have been separated for 7 months. I moved out to be closer to work. Our house is paid for and the only expenses are utilities and taxes. He keeps bringing things up that he wants me to pay half of; ie. stain for the deck and supplies, termite control, and of course personal property taxes. I have not received any money from him since I moved out and am completely on my own paying rent. He does not pay rent or a mortgage. He is saying I need to pay 1/2 of the items mentioned because it’s half my house too. In that case, he should pay me rent. Should I have to pay for these things and can I get him to give me rent or half my rent as well?
Thank you.
You do not have to pay for one-half of these expenses unless you have a court order or separation agreement obligating you to do so. However, any bill that is in your name (for example the property taxes on the marital residence), you will want to make sure is paid in full, and you may need to contribute funds to ensure this.
Your husband is not required to pay for half of your rent.
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