I want to buy my ex partner out

[lil_chimp]

I have recently split from my partner of 9 years, we have had a joint mortgage for 6yrs. He offered and requested that I remain in the house for 6 months (which is until Aug 06) to enable me to continue with my training. He has moved back to his parents. The bills and mortgage are paid from our joint account, which is still active and we both pay equal amounts in. He continues to pay his half of the bills, which was very reasonable of him. He has just approached me and said that he wishes to sell the house. My plan was to buy him out once I had completed my nurse training. I do not want to sell the house. Am I able to prolong him in any way, until at least Aug when I'll be able to buy his share of the mortgage?

[themas]

With a house in joint names one of the owners can't sell it without the agreement of the other unless they get a Court order forcing a sale. This would take time and cost money, with no guarantee of success. So yes, you probably can stall him till August.