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Had a quite serious chat with a friend today. Gave some advice about how I'd deal with some issues. Anyway, I said I'd ask here about two issues.
1) Is it possible to separate a joint loan? ie take responsibility for half the outstanding amount and  pay it off one way or another and leave the other co-signee the rest to pay
2) Child maintenance payments. Looked it up and got a figure of 10% Gross income. Does this include commission and bonuses or is it just salary?
Tx and yes, genuinely asking for a friend.

I can only answer Q1

There's no way that the loan can be treated as two halves by a single lender. The lender will always reserve the right to pursue either party for any outstanding balance. Only way to achieve 50% joint liability is to have 2 separate loans for half the required amount on each loan.

Of course best advice would hinge on what the loan is for etc etc

i had a similar situation with an ex where i got a loan for her. your friend should ensure the other person commits in writing that they will pay their half of the loan. it will make things much simpler when if they ever have to go down the small claims court route.

its 10% of gross income for one child

15% for two

20% for three

from memory

all comms, sources of income included

Q1. If two people owe £6k jointly, both could take out a £3k loan each and pay off the joint loan. Lots of assumptions regarding credit worthiness etc.

Tx people. Suggested the two loan option and that's whats happening.