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breaking up and owning a home with my boyfriend

My boyfriend broke up with me, he packed his belongings. We own a home together, when he left he told me he didnt care if the home went into foreclosure. I waited for days for him to come back. When he didnt, I changed the locks on the house. I took all the savings account money to pay the mortgage monthly since I cannot afford it on my own. The money I took was from a joint account. Is what I did legal? Can I use the money for the mortgage until he deceides what he wants to do with the house? Do I go to a lawyer right away? Help...thank you


Asked on 5/26/08, 7:19 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Carlos Gonzalez Gonzalez Legal Associates PLLC

Re: breaking up and owning a home with my boyfriend

I would advise you to meet with an attorney ASAP, this situation may escalate into a huge battle between the two of you can turn into something rather ugly... If i were you i would ensure my ultimate protection by consulting with someone, and also simply make everything legal too.

If you need further assistance feel free to call my office at 212.709.8303

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Answered on 5/26/08, 1:23 pm


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