Generally speaking, what is a partner entitled to in a divorce?

Lunar_Eclipse

paddy's_mum wrote: »

you need to ask yourself why you have chosen to give out such a massive amount of information to a world of strangers if you truly did not want the opinions of other people?

I think it is very obvious that the OP did and continues to want opinions on the situation. I think the OP has had some good advice based on the law covering divorce, suggesting a possible 50/50 starting point with a likelihood that the wife will get less than an equal share of assets given the length of marriage and wealth differential at the beginning of the relationship. I would suggest a free initial consultation with a solicitor; they are the ones who can really offer the advice the OP's friend needs. I doubt there is much else to say.

With respect Paddy's Mum, I honestly thinking you are reading far too much into what is being posted and as a third party I feel offended on behalf of the OP. I can only guess that this thread has hit a very raw nerve. I hope this comes across in the spirit it is meant.

mitrant

Mutter wrote: »

mitrant, if you treat your wife with as little respect as the posters here, that is you think we are all daft, she is likely to fleece you.

Pointless response. I only treat those who show no respect to myself in kind - and this would include you, as I'm not even married. Now jog on because chiming in with your snide little comments is far from helpful or productive now, is it?

paddy's_mum

Well, you may be right that I have read too much into what was posted. That, however, does not make my experience, advice or viewpoints into wicked, filthy things.

I haven't made rotten accusations against anyone since almost every comment I made or question I asked is prefaced with that enormous little word if.

Neither have I condemned anyone else as a liar.

Best left alone now since any other comments are simply going to inflame the situation and produce little but undignified wrangling.

In the final analysis, the only guidance of any real relevance to the OP's friend is professional and experienced advice and, however well intentioned anything mse members might say, it is as nothing if a Judge pronounces differently.

A good self-help book such as the Which Guide to Divorce (often available in or through public libraries) may be of use if only to give clear understanding of the procedures and the terminology. It may also help someone to prepare well for that first interview with a legal adviser and in this light, anything that helps to lessen the inevitable acrimony has to be a good and worthwhile thing.