https://www.boards.ie/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:18:05 +0000 en missing co-owner — boards.ie - Now Ye're Talkin' https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2057996398/house-forced-sale-when-partner-is-mia Sat, 13 Jul 2019 14:24:56 +0000 Legal Discussion ShadeRunner 2057996398@/discussions
Good friend *has* a solicitor appointment lined up, but is hoping for insight/tips from anyone who has been through this experience?

Broadstrokes:

- Couple for 10+ years.
- Co-own property currently being rented by long term tenant.
- Acrimonious split (court case for assault etc.).
- Accused left country with no known forwarding address/contact since.
- Defendant would like to sell co-owned property.
- Cannot afford to "buy out" accused share.
- Would like to release their mortgage share via sale in current sellers market.

They're hoping to pursue the forced sale of the property, but are wary of time/cost of doing so.

Any advice, tips or comments from people that have been through a similar experience? Is it worth it? Or is it better to sit back and let the mortgage term (10yrs) run out?

Thanks in advance as always!]]>