partner works 7 days a week

We "settled" for #7,000 with our lender, but then discovered they were simultaneously chasing his ex-spouse as well (for the full amount - not just the other half). When questioned about this via our solicitor, they said they would only settle for #9,000 if we're settling for both parties. In other words, they added #2,000 to the bill. We are thinking now, of going to court...not to fight them about the amount... because it's just too wearying, but to prove we cannot afford #9,000. The trouble is, my partner works 7 days a week and looks quite well off on paper, but he has done this to get us back on our feet again, not only after losing his house where his ex-wife lives in Newcastle, but after we lost our flat in London, too. I don't know how long his health will withstand working such long hours & 7 days a week. Will the judge take this into account when he looks at my partner's income, or will he just think we can afford the #9000? We think they discovered his income when we applied for a loan to pay the #7,000 originally agreed. Any views?

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