<prompt> Human: Hey guys, my dad recently turned out to be a real big shithole and decided turn his back on my family. He has said he is no longer paying the bills of the house, leaving them all to my mother. They are 5050 owners of the house. My mom has been extremely stressed with the entire situation my dad and my mom essentially seperated and living under the same roof. Im wondering if there is any thing she can do to pretty much get my dad to do his part and pay his share from a legal standpointhe collects rent money from one of the tenants personally. He works 6-7 days a week and makes at least 4kmonth. My mom out-earns him, however she cannot afford the mortgage, bills, groceries, gas etc. all alone. I honestly want this whole fiasco to end as its taking an incredible mental toll on my sister and my mother. We never thought our fatherhusband wouldve pretty much said fuck you, you guys are on your own. A week ago we received a letter from the bank saying our mortgage check bounced, because my dad did not pay. My mom had to pay 5000 out of her own wallet. Anybody have any suggestions? Thanks. I come from traditional set of values where divorce almost never happens.  <response>: I dont know Canadian laws but this is what a divorce settlement would handle so your mom isnt screwed and they both get allocated responsibility financially. Im guessing the house will have to be sold or the bank is going to foreclose on it. 