House rights?

cphillips

Cannon_Fodder wrote: »

Not just a matrimonial asset, she could also move back in...

"Both married partners have a right to remain in the matrimonial home, regardless of who bought it or has a mortgage on it. This is known as home rights. You will have the right to stay in the home until a court has ordered otherwise, for example, in the course of a separation or divorce settlement."


See a solicitor, get a divorce settlement.

I've not forced her to move out as such, she stays with the new man nowadays. She's been told she's entitled to 75% of the house apparently, I just laughed at that and ever since she's not mentioned it. She's just worked out how expensive it is to pay all the bills on your own.. as she's now looking at getting her own place.

tek-monkey

Sorry to say it, but there's no way I'd have put up with that! Paying nowt whatsoever towards her upkeep? Couldn't even go out with someone like that, let alone marry one. This is obviously of no help to you whatsoever, am just shocked you put up with it.

Cannon_Fodder

I think 75% gets bandied about if children are involved...

More likely to be around 50% - albeit of nothing, as you say you are IO.

But you should protect yourself - suppose in 3 months she splits from the new guy and demands to be housed in what is still the "matrimonial home"...that'd be a bitter pill to swallow...

cphillips

tek-monkey wrote: »

Sorry to say it, but there's no way I'd have put up with that! Paying nowt whatsoever towards her upkeep? Couldn't even go out with someone like that, let alone marry one. This is obviously of no help to you whatsoever, am just shocked you put up with it.

You got it in one! Always told I was a soft touch! Very very lazy and ignorant woman she is, she'll have to learn to stand on her own two feet now.:D

cphillips

Cannon_Fodder wrote: »

I think 75% gets bandied about if children are involved...

More likely to be around 50% - albeit of nothing, as you say you are IO.

But you should protect yourself - suppose in 3 months she splits from the new guy and demands to be housed in what is still the "matrimonial home"...that'd be a bitter pill to swallow...

There is a nearly 2 year old involved so maybe that's where she got it from. Still a nonsense though.

Split in 3 months?! Every other week that happens!! lol.

tek-monkey

Who has custody of the child? Was she at home to look after the child, instead of working? If so it could get messy, as she could claim she was unable to work and you'd be expected to compensate. Then there is maintenance for the child which can cost a bit.

Not that it matters, my GFs ex husband hasn't paid any upkeep for his son in 5 years and the CSA seem utterly unable to do anything about it despite knowing his wherabouts.

cphillips

tek-monkey wrote: »

Who has custody of the child? Was she at home to look after the child, instead of working? If so it could get messy, as she could claim she was unable to work and you'd be expected to compensate. Then there is maintenance for the child which can cost a bit.

Not that it matters, my GFs ex husband hasn't paid any upkeep for his son in 5 years and the CSA seem utterly unable to do anything about it despite knowing his wherabouts.

The little man stays here in the house with me. When I am at work he goes to a childminder 3 days a week (also all paid for by me at moment!). So she has no excuse that she couldn't work.

I'm happy to look after him and she's happy going out to see the new man, sad as it sounds. It's all amicable at the moment to be fair.

tek-monkey

Hmm, then surely she should pay you maintenance as she's the absent parent!

cphillips

tek-monkey wrote: »

Hmm, then surely she should pay you maintenance as she's the absent parent!

Won't tell you the answer she gave me when I mentioned that!! Would get me banned from the site

tek-monkey

Pretty sure they would never force a house sale either, as the kid needs a home. Doubt she'll get much TBH, but I'm not a divorce lawyer. After what John Cleese just got handed I'll pass on what the expected outcome will be!